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CVE-2002-1284: The wizard in KGPG 0.6 through 0.8.2 does not properly provide the passphrase to gpg when creating new keys...

The wizard in KGPG 0.6 through 0.8.2 does not properly provide the passphrase to gpg when creating new keys, which causes secret keys to be created with an empty passphrase and allows local attackers to steal the keys if they can be read.

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KGPG 0.6 through 0.8.2 could create new secret keys without the passphrase the user intended. If a local attacker could read those secret key files, the missing passphrase would remove an important protection and could allow key theft. Exposure is most likely on legacy systems that used KGPG 0.6 through 0.8.2 to create GPG keys. The affected product metadata is incomplete, so validate by installed version and by whether keys were generated through the KGPG wizard. Treat this as a targeted legacy exposure issue. It is not known to be remotely exploitable, but affected keys may protect sensitive communications, software signing, or identity. Prioritize environments where old KGPG-created keys remain trusted. Mitigation focus: Check KDE, distribution, or vendor guidance for fixed KGPG handling.; Inventory systems for KGPG 0.6 through 0.8.2.; Review keys created by the KGPG wizard on affected systems..

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