CVE-2002-0850
CVE-2002-0850 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: 3% (86th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Pgp Corporate Desktop
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in PGP Corporate Desktop 7.1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an encrypted document that has a long filename when it is decrypted.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2002-0850?
- Buffer overflow in PGP Corporate Desktop 7.1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an encrypted document that has a long filename when it is decrypted.
- How severe is CVE-2002-0850?
- CVE-2002-0850 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2002-0850 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-2002-0850?
- CVE-2002-0850 affects Pgp Corporate Desktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2002-0850?
- 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-2002-0850 published?
- CVE-2002-0850 was published on 2002-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2002-q3/0106.html
- http://download.nai.com/products/licensed/pgp/desktop_security/windows/version_7.1.1/pgphotfix_outlookplugin711/ReadMe.txt
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103133995920090&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5656
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10043
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:pgp:corporate_desktop:7.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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