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CVE-2003-0255

UnknownEPSS 6.56%

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CVE-2003-0255 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The key validation code in GnuPG before 1.2.2 does not properly determine the validity of keys with multiple user IDs and assigns the greatest validity of the most valid user ID, which prevents GnuPG from warning the encrypting user when a user ID does not have a trusted path.. EPSS estimates a 6.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The key validation code in GnuPG before 1.2.2 does not properly determine the validity of keys with multiple user IDs and assigns the greatest validity of the most valid user ID, which prevents GnuPG from warning the encrypting user when a user ID does not have a trusted path.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
6.56%

93.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GnuPrivacy Guard<= 1.2.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2003-0255?
The key validation code in GnuPG before 1.2.2 does not properly determine the validity of keys with multiple user IDs and assigns the greatest validity of the most valid user ID, which prevents GnuPG from warning the encrypting user when a user ID does not have a trusted path.
How severe is CVE-2003-0255?
Severity scoring for CVE-2003-0255 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0255?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST