How severe is CVE-2009-3805?

CVE-2009-3805 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-3805 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-3805?

CVE-2009-3805 affects Gpg4win. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3805?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2009-3805 published?

CVE-2009-3805 was published on 2009-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-3805

CVE-2009-3805 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gpg4win with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gpg4win
Published: 2009-10-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

gpg2.exe in Gpg4win 2.0.1, as used in KDE Kleopatra 2.0.11, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a long certificate signature.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3805?: gpg2.exe in Gpg4win 2.0.1, as used in KDE Kleopatra 2.0.11, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a long certificate signature.
How severe is CVE-2009-3805?: CVE-2009-3805 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-3805 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-3805?: CVE-2009-3805 affects Gpg4win. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3805?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-3805 published?: CVE-2009-3805 was published on 2009-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gpg4win:gpg4win:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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