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CVE-2003-0978

UnknownEPSS 2.76%

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CVE-2003-0978 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Format string vulnerability in gpgkeys_hkp (experimental HKP interface) for the GnuPG (gpg) client 1.2.3 and earlier, and 1.3.3 and earlier, allows remote attackers or a malicious keyserver to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code during key retrieval.. EPSS estimates a 2.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Format string vulnerability in gpgkeys_hkp (experimental HKP interface) for the GnuPG (gpg) client 1.2.3 and earlier, and 1.3.3 and earlier, allows remote attackers or a malicious keyserver to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code during key retrieval.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.76%

84.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GnuPrivacy Guard1.2
GnuPrivacy Guard1.2.1
GnuPrivacy Guard1.2.2
GnuPrivacy Guard1.2.3
GnuPrivacy Guard1.3.3

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2003-0978?
Format string vulnerability in gpgkeys_hkp (experimental HKP interface) for the GnuPG (gpg) client 1.2.3 and earlier, and 1.3.3 and earlier, allows remote attackers or a malicious keyserver to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code during key retrieval.
How severe is CVE-2003-0978?
Severity scoring for CVE-2003-0978 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0978?
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