CVE-2002-1696
First published: Tue Dec 31 2002(Updated: )
Microsoft Outlook plug-in PGP version 7.0, 7.0.3, and 7.0.4 silently saves a decrypted copy of a message to hard disk when "Automatically decrypt/verify when opening messages" option is checked, "Always use Secure Viewer when decrypting" option is not checked, and the user replies to an encrypted message.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Outlook | =98 | |
| PGP (Pretty Good Privacy) | =7.0 | |
| PGP (Pretty Good Privacy) | =7.0.3 | |
| PGP (Pretty Good Privacy) | =7.0.4 | |
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| PGP (Pretty Good Privacy) | =7.0 | |
| PGP (Pretty Good Privacy) | =7.0.3 | |
| PGP (Pretty Good Privacy) | =7.0.4 | |
| Microsoft Outlook | =98 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-1696?
CVE-2002-1696 is considered a moderate-severity vulnerability due to its potential for disclosing sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1696?
To fix CVE-2002-1696, disable the 'Automatically decrypt/verify when opening messages' option in the PGP settings.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1696?
CVE-2002-1696 affects PGP versions 7.0, 7.0.3, 7.0.4, and Microsoft Outlook 98 when certain settings are configured.
What data is exposed due to CVE-2002-1696?
CVE-2002-1696 can lead to the unintended saving of decrypted messages on the hard disk.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2002-1696?
A workaround for CVE-2002-1696 is to ensure the 'Always use Secure Viewer when decrypting' option is enabled.
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