CVE-2001-0522

CVE-2001-0522 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gnu Privacy Guard with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Format string vulnerability in Gnu Privacy Guard (aka GnuPG or gpg) 1.05 and earlier can allow an attacker to gain privileges via format strings in the original filename that is stored in an encrypted file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0522?
Format string vulnerability in Gnu Privacy Guard (aka GnuPG or gpg) 1.05 and earlier can allow an attacker to gain privileges via format strings in the original filename that is stored in an encrypted file.
How severe is CVE-2001-0522?
CVE-2001-0522 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-0522 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0522?
CVE-2001-0522 primarily affects Gnu Privacy Guard. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0522?
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-2001-0522 published?
CVE-2001-0522 was published on 2001-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

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