CVE-2002-1284

CVE-2002-1284 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Kgpg 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

Description

The wizard in KGPG 0.6 through 0.8.2 does not properly provide the passphrase to gpg when creating new keys, which causes secret keys to be created with an empty passphrase and allows local attackers to steal the keys if they can be read.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1284?
The wizard in KGPG 0.6 through 0.8.2 does not properly provide the passphrase to gpg when creating new keys, which causes secret keys to be created with an empty passphrase and allows local attackers to steal the keys if they can be read.
How severe is CVE-2002-1284?
CVE-2002-1284 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1284 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1284?
CVE-2002-1284 primarily affects Kgpg. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1284?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1284 published?
CVE-2002-1284 was published on 2002-11-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)