CVE-2002-1977

CVE-2002-1977 is a low-severity vulnerability in Pgp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Network Associates PGP 7.0.4 and 7.1 does not time out according to the value set in the "Passphrase Cache" option, which could allow attackers to open encrypted files without providing a passphrase.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1977?
Network Associates PGP 7.0.4 and 7.1 does not time out according to the value set in the "Passphrase Cache" option, which could allow attackers to open encrypted files without providing a passphrase.
How severe is CVE-2002-1977?
CVE-2002-1977 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2002-1977 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1977?
CVE-2002-1977 primarily affects Pgp. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1977?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1977 published?
CVE-2002-1977 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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