2.1
CWE
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Advisory Published
CVE Published
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CVE-2002-1977

First published: Tue Dec 31 2002(Updated: )

Network Associates PGP 7.0.4 and 7.1 does not time out according to the value set in the "Passphrase Cache" option, which could allow attackers to open encrypted files without providing a passphrase.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
PGP (Pretty Good Privacy)=7.0.4
PGP (Pretty Good Privacy)=7.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2002-1977?

    CVE-2002-1977 is considered a serious vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to encrypted files.

  • How do I fix CVE-2002-1977?

    To address CVE-2002-1977, you should upgrade to a newer version of PGP that resolves this passphrase caching issue.

  • What versions of software are affected by CVE-2002-1977?

    CVE-2002-1977 affects PGP versions 7.0.4 and 7.1.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2002-1977 categorized as?

    CVE-2002-1977 is categorized as an authentication-related vulnerability.

  • How does CVE-2002-1977 affect users of PGP?

    CVE-2002-1977 allows attackers to potentially open encrypted files without providing a passphrase, compromising data security for users.

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