How severe is CVE-2014-5270?

CVE-2014-5270 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2014-5270 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-5270?

CVE-2014-5270 primarily affects Gnupg Libgcrypt. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5270?

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

When was CVE-2014-5270 published?

CVE-2014-5270 was published on 2014-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-5270

CVE-2014-5270 is a low-severity vulnerability in Gnupg Libgcrypt 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Gnupg Libgcrypt
Published: 2014-10-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Libgcrypt before 1.5.4, as used in GnuPG and other products, does not properly perform ciphertext normalization and ciphertext randomization, which makes it easier for physically proximate attackers to conduct key-extraction attacks by leveraging the ability to collect voltage data from exposed metal, a different vector than CVE-2013-4576.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-5270?: Libgcrypt before 1.5.4, as used in GnuPG and other products, does not properly perform ciphertext normalization and ciphertext randomization, which makes it easier for physically proximate attackers to conduct key-extraction attacks by leveraging the ability to collect voltage data from exposed metal, a different vector than CVE-2013-4576.
How severe is CVE-2014-5270?: CVE-2014-5270 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2014-5270 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-5270?: CVE-2014-5270 primarily affects Gnupg Libgcrypt. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5270?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-5270 published?: CVE-2014-5270 was published on 2014-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:gnupg:libgcrypt:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnupg:libgcrypt:1.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnupg:libgcrypt:1.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnupg:libgcrypt:1.4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnupg:libgcrypt:1.4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnupg:libgcrypt:1.4.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnupg:libgcrypt:1.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnupg:libgcrypt:1.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnupg:libgcrypt:1.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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