CVE-2001-0072: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2001-0072: gpg (aka GnuPG) 1.0.4 and other versions imports both public and private keys from public key servers witho...

gpg (aka GnuPG) 1.0.4 and other versions imports both public and private keys from public key servers without notifying the user about the private keys, which could allow an attacker to break the web of trust.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 04:06 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This old GnuPG issue concerns trust, not direct system takeover. Affected gpg versions could import private keys from public key servers without clearly warning the user, which could undermine PGP trust decisions and confuse key ownership assumptions. Exposure is most likely on legacy systems still running early GnuPG packages or historical distributions referenced by Debian, Red Hat, Mandrake, Conectiva, or Trustix advisories. Treat this as low-immediacy unless legacy GnuPG remains in business workflows. Prioritize discovery because the age and incomplete affected-version data make unmanaged old systems the main risk. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for legacy gpg or GnuPG installations.; Review the referenced vendor advisories for corrected package guidance.; Upgrade or replace affected vendor packages where advisories confirm applicability..

Prepared: Jul 1, 2026, 09:34 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 7, 2001, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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gnupg-reveal-private(5803)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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