CVE-2002-0685

Name: CVE-2002-0685
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-07-23T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.65%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-0685 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in the message decoding functionality for PGP Outlook Encryption Plug-In, as used in NAI PGP Desktop Security 7.0.4, Personal Security 7.0.3, and Freeware 7.0.3, allows remote attackers to modify the heap and gain privileges via a large, malformed mail message.. EPSS estimates a 2.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the message decoding functionality for PGP Outlook Encryption Plug-In, as used in NAI PGP Desktop Security 7.0.4, Personal Security 7.0.3, and Freeware 7.0.3, allows remote attackers to modify the heap and gain privileges via a large, malformed mail message.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.65%

83.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pgp	Desktop Security	7.0.4
Pgp	Freeware	7.0.3
Pgp	Personal Security	7.0.3

References

Timeline

Published: Jul 23, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-0685?

How severe is CVE-2002-0685?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-0685 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0685?

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Source: NVD / NIST