CVE-2008-1530: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-1530: GnuPG (gpg) 1.4.8 and 2.0.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execu...

GnuPG (gpg) 1.4.8 and 2.0.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted duplicate keys that are imported from key servers, which triggers "memory corruption around deduplication of user IDs."

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 08:24 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old GnuPG flaw where malicious duplicate keys imported from key servers could crash gpg. The CVE also says arbitrary code execution may be possible, but the provided evidence does not confirm exploitability beyond that statement. Exposure is most likely on legacy hosts still running GnuPG 1.4.8 or 2.0.8, especially systems that import, refresh, or synchronize public keys from key servers. Treat this as a targeted legacy-risk cleanup. It is not KEV-listed, but memory corruption in cryptographic tooling can disrupt operations and may have higher impact if exposed workflows still ingest key server data. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for GnuPG 1.4.8 and 2.0.8.; Upgrade to a vendor-supported GnuPG version or vendor-fixed package.; Review the GnuPG 1.4.9 release notice and distribution advisories..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 19:09 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Mar 27, 2008, 23:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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gnupg-keys-code-execution(41547)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
https://bugs.g10code.com/gnupg/issue894CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=214990CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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