CVE-2000-0445: Low severity PGP PGP vulnerability

Published May 24, 2000
·
Updated

The pgpk command in PGP 5.x on Unix systems uses an insufficiently random data source for non-interactive key pair generation, which may produce predictable keys.

Affected Software

3 affected components
PGP PGP=5.0i
PGP PGP=6.5_linux
PGP PGP=5.0_linux

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Configuration

    Do not use pgpk's non-interactive key pair generation in PGP 5.x on Unix; generate keys interactively to ensure use of a sufficiently random data source.

    PGP (pgpk) on Unix (PGP 5.x) non-interactive key pair generation = disabled
  2. Compensating control

    If immediate key rotation is not possible, remove or suspend use of keys created non-interactively with pgpk, restrict their usage for non-critical operations only, and isolate systems used for key generation until secure keys are produced.

  3. Operational

    Treat any OpenPGP keys created non-interactively with pgpk in PGP 5.x on Unix as potentially predictable: revoke or retire those keys, generate new keys via a secure interactive process, and rotate any associated credentials or certificates.

Event History

May 24, 2000
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Oct 13, 2000
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2000-0445?

CVE-2000-0445 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for predictable key generations.

2

How do I fix CVE-2000-0445?

To mitigate CVE-2000-0445, upgrade to a version of PGP that uses a better random data source for key generation.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2000-0445?

CVE-2000-0445 affects PGP versions 5.0i and 5.0_linux, as well as 6.5_linux.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2000-0445 on data security?

The impact of CVE-2000-0445 may lead to the compromise of encrypted data due to the generation of predictable encryption keys.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2000-0445?

While upgrading is the best solution, a temporary workaround is to avoid using the pgpk command for non-interactive key generation.

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