CVE-2013-4402

CVE-2013-4402 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnupg with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Description

The compressed packet parser in GnuPG 1.4.x before 1.4.15 and 2.0.x before 2.0.22 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite recursion) via a crafted OpenPGP message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4402?
The compressed packet parser in GnuPG 1.4.x before 1.4.15 and 2.0.x before 2.0.22 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite recursion) via a crafted OpenPGP message.
How severe is CVE-2013-4402?
CVE-2013-4402 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-4402 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-4402?
CVE-2013-4402 primarily affects Gnupg. In total, 29 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4402?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-4402 published?
CVE-2013-4402 was published on 2013-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (29)

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