CVE-2000-0974: High severity gnu privacy guard vulnerability

Published Dec 19, 2000
·
Updated

GnuPG (gpg) 1.0.3 does not properly check all signatures of a file containing multiple documents, which allows an attacker to modify contents of all documents but the first without detection.

Affected Software

4 affected components
GNU Privacy Guard=1.0.3
GNU Privacy Guard=1.0
GNU Privacy Guard=1.0.2
GNU Privacy Guard=1.0.1

Remediation

Event History

Dec 19, 2000
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Jan 22, 2001
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2000-0974?

CVE-2000-0974 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for content modification without detection.

2

How do I fix CVE-2000-0974?

To fix CVE-2000-0974, upgrade to a newer version of GnuPG that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What versions of GnuPG are affected by CVE-2000-0974?

CVE-2000-0974 affects GnuPG versions 1.0, 1.0.1, 1.0.2, and 1.0.3.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2000-0974?

The impact of CVE-2000-0974 is that attackers can modify the contents of all documents in a signed file except for the first one.

5

Is CVE-2000-0974 still relevant today?

While CVE-2000-0974 is an older vulnerability, it is still relevant for systems using the affected versions of GnuPG.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203