How severe is CVE-2001-0435?

CVE-2001-0435 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2001-0435 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0435?

CVE-2001-0435 affects Pgp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0435?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2001-0435 published?

CVE-2001-0435 was published on 2001-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0435

CVE-2001-0435 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pgp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Pgp
Published: 2001-07-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The split key mechanism used by PGP 7.0 allows a key share holder to obtain access to the entire key by setting the "Cache passphrase while logged on" option and capturing the passphrases of other share holders as they authenticate.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0435?: The split key mechanism used by PGP 7.0 allows a key share holder to obtain access to the entire key by setting the "Cache passphrase while logged on" option and capturing the passphrases of other share holders as they authenticate.
How severe is CVE-2001-0435?: CVE-2001-0435 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-0435 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0435?: CVE-2001-0435 affects Pgp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0435?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0435 published?: CVE-2001-0435 was published on 2001-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=98691775527457&w=2

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pgp:pgp:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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