CVE-2002-0208: PGP Security PGPfire 7.1 for Windows alters the system's TCP/IP stack and modifies packets in ICMP error messa

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-0208 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting pgpfire. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PGP Security PGPfire 7.1 for Windows alters the system's TCP/IP stack and modifies packets in ICMP error messages in a way that allows remote attackers to determine that the system is running PGPfire.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.0% (top 19%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-203
Published	2002-05-16
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: network.associates

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-05-16 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:56 UTCUpdated Record last modified

network.associates pgpfire DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy pgpfire || rpm -q pgpfire || pgpfire --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison pgpfire sudo apt install pgpfire=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.1> sudo apt-mark hold pgpfire

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list pgpfire sudo dnf downgrade pgpfire-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.1> sudo dnf versionlock add pgpfire

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2002-0208?

pgpfire: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-0208 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0208 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2002-0208 affect?

CVE-2002-0208 affects pgpfire. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). PGP Security PGPfire 7.1 for Windows alters the system's TCP/IP stack and modifies packets in ICMP error messages in a way that allows remote attackers to determine that the system is running PGPfire.

How urgent is CVE-2002-0208?

Priority 38/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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