Vulnerability Description
The wizard in KGPG 0.6 through 0.8.2 does not properly provide the passphrase to gpg when creating new keys, which causes secret keys to be created with an empty passphrase and allows local attackers to steal the keys if they can be read.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Kgpg | Kgpg | 0.6 |
References
- http://devel-home.kde.org/~kgpg/bug.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103702926611286&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6152
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10629
- http://devel-home.kde.org/~kgpg/bug.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103702926611286&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6152
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10629
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-1284?
CVE-2002-1284 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). The wizard in KGPG 0.6 through 0.8.2 does not properly provide the passphrase to gpg when creating new keys, which causes secret keys to be created with an empty passphrase and allows local attackers ...
How severe is CVE-2002-1284?
CVE-2002-1284 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-1284?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Kgpg Kgpg.