Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old denial-of-service issue in Gpg4win 2.0.1, affecting gpg2.exe when used through KDE Kleopatra 2.0.11. A remote attacker could crash the application by sending or causing processing of a certificate with an overly long signature. The cited sources do not indicate data theft or system takeover. Exposure is most likely on legacy Windows endpoints still running Gpg4win 2.0.1 or KDE Kleopatra 2.0.11 and processing externally supplied certificates. Modern or unsupported-version status is not established by the provided sources. Address during legacy software cleanup unless the affected tooling supports critical operations or routinely handles untrusted certificates. The business risk is application disruption, not confirmed compromise, based on the provided evidence. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for Gpg4win 2.0.1 and Kleopatra 2.0.11.; Check Gpg4win and KDE guidance for fixed or supported versions.; Upgrade or retire affected legacy installations where vendor guidance supports it..
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- gpg4win-gpg2-dos(53908)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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