CVE-2003-0255: The key validation code in GnuPG before 1.2.2 does not properly determine the validity of keys with multipl...

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GnuPG before 1.2.2 could over-trust a key when that key had multiple user IDs. A user encrypting to an untrusted identity might not receive the expected warning. This is a trust-validation flaw in cryptographic workflow, not evidence of remote code execution or active compromise. Exposure is most likely on legacy systems, embedded appliances, or old distributions still running GnuPG versions before 1.2.2. Modern managed endpoints should be unaffected if GnuPG has been updated through supported package channels. Treat this as a targeted legacy-risk cleanup. It matters where GnuPG trust decisions protect sensitive communications, but the bundle provides no active exploitation signal. Mitigation focus: Upgrade GnuPG to 1.2.2 or a vendor-fixed package.; Check applicable distribution advisories for backported fixes.; Retire unsupported systems that cannot receive GnuPG security updates..

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Jun 30, 2026, 11:12 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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