CVE-2001-1016
CVE-2001-1016 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pgp Corporate Desktop 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: 1% (68th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Pgp Corporate Desktop
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
PGP Corporate Desktop before 7.1, Personal Security before 7.0.3, Freeware before 7.0.3, and E-Business Server before 7.1 does not properly display when invalid userID's are used to sign a message, which could allow an attacker to make the user believe that the document has been signed by a trusted third party by adding a second, invalid user ID to a key which has already been signed by the third party, aka the "PGPsdk Key Validity Vulnerability."
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2001-1016?
- PGP Corporate Desktop before 7.1, Personal Security before 7.0.3, Freeware before 7.0.3, and E-Business Server before 7.1 does not properly display when invalid userID's are used to sign a message, which could allow an attacker to make the user believe that the document has been signed by a trusted third party by adding a second, invalid user ID to a key which has already been signed by the third party, aka the "PGPsdk Key Validity Vulnerability."
- How severe is CVE-2001-1016?
- CVE-2001-1016 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2001-1016 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2001-1016?
- CVE-2001-1016 primarily affects Pgp Corporate Desktop. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2001-1016?
- 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-2001-1016 published?
- CVE-2001-1016 was published on 2001-09-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.osvdb.org/1946
- http://www.pgp.com/support/product-advisories/pgpsdk.asp
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/211806
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3280
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7081
Affected products (8)
- cpe:2.3:a:pgp:corporate_desktop:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:pgp:e-business_server:6.5.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:pgp:e-business_server:7.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:pgp:e-business_server:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:pgp:freeware:7.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:pgp:personal_security:7.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:pgp:pgp:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:pgp:pgp:6.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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