CVE-2006-0455

CVE-2006-0455 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnu Privacy Guard 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

gpgv in GnuPG before 1.4.2.1, when using unattended signature verification, returns a 0 exit code in certain cases even when the detached signature file does not carry a signature, which could cause programs that use gpgv to assume that the signature verification has succeeded. Note: this also occurs when running the equivalent command "gpg --verify".

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0455?
gpgv in GnuPG before 1.4.2.1, when using unattended signature verification, returns a 0 exit code in certain cases even when the detached signature file does not carry a signature, which could cause programs that use gpgv to assume that the signature verification has succeeded. Note: this also occurs when running the equivalent command "gpg --verify".
How severe is CVE-2006-0455?
CVE-2006-0455 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-0455 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-2006-0455?
CVE-2006-0455 primarily affects Gnu Privacy Guard. In total, 23 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0455?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-0455 published?
CVE-2006-0455 was published on 2006-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (23)

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