CVE-2002-2204: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2002-2204: The default --checksig setting in RPM Package Manager 4.0.4 checks that a package's signature is valid with...

The default --checksig setting in RPM Package Manager 4.0.4 checks that a package's signature is valid without listing who signed it, which can allow remote attackers to make it appear that a malicious package comes from a trusted source.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 17, 2024, 00:56 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

RPM Package Manager 4.0.4 could report that a package signature is valid without clearly showing who signed it. That weakens trust decisions: a user or process could believe a malicious package came from a trusted source when the signer identity was not actually confirmed. Exposure is most likely in legacy Linux environments, build systems, or administrative workflows still using RPM Package Manager 4.0.4 and relying on default --checksig output to accept packages. Prioritize where RPM 4.0.4 is still used in production, build, or administrative package flows. This is a legacy supply-chain trust issue, not a confirmed actively exploited emergency based on the supplied sources. Mitigation focus: Check vendor or distribution guidance for RPM 4.0.4 handling and updates.; Do not rely on default --checksig output alone for trust decisions.; Require signer identity verification against approved package-signing keys..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 16:46 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 16, 2005, 21:17 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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