How severe is CVE-2000-0974?

CVE-2000-0974 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2000-0974 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-0974?

CVE-2000-0974 primarily affects Gnu Privacy Guard. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0974?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2000-0974 published?

CVE-2000-0974 was published on 2000-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-0974

CVE-2000-0974 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gnu Privacy Guard with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gnu Privacy Guard
Published: 2000-12-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

GnuPG (gpg) 1.0.3 does not properly check all signatures of a file containing multiple documents, which allows an attacker to modify contents of all documents but the first without detection.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-0974?: GnuPG (gpg) 1.0.3 does not properly check all signatures of a file containing multiple documents, which allows an attacker to modify contents of all documents but the first without detection.
How severe is CVE-2000-0974?: CVE-2000-0974 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2000-0974 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0974?: CVE-2000-0974 primarily affects Gnu Privacy Guard. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0974?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2000-0974 published?: CVE-2000-0974 was published on 2000-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:gnu:privacy_guard:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:privacy_guard:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:privacy_guard:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:privacy_guard:1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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