GnuPG (GPG) 1.0.2, and other versions up to 1.2.3, creates ElGamal type 20 (sign+encrypt) keys using the same key component for encryption as for signing, which allows attackers to determine the private key from a signature.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 5.3
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freebsd | — | Upgrade gnupg | Dec 10, 2025 | Dec 12, 2003 |
| Gentoo Linux | — | Upgrade app-crypt/gnupg. | Oct 30, 2017 | Dec 15, 2003 |
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