How severe is CVE-2022-3219?

CVE-2022-3219 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2022-3219 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-3219?

CVE-2022-3219 affects Gnupg. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3219?

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

When was CVE-2022-3219 published?

CVE-2022-3219 was published on 2023-02-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-3219

CVE-2022-3219 is a low-severity vulnerability in Gnupg with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. 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-787.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Gnupg
Published: 2023-02-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

GnuPG can be made to spin on a relatively small input by (for example) crafting a public key with thousands of signatures attached, compressed down to just a few KB.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-3219?: GnuPG can be made to spin on a relatively small input by (for example) crafting a public key with thousands of signatures attached, compressed down to just a few KB.
How severe is CVE-2022-3219?: CVE-2022-3219 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2022-3219 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-3219?: CVE-2022-3219 affects Gnupg. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-3219?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-3219 published?: CVE-2022-3219 was published on 2023-02-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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