CVE-2002-1284: The wizard in KGPG 0.6 through 0.8.2 does not properly provide the passphrase to gpg when creating new keys, w

Routine

MEDIUM 4.6DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-1284 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.6) affecting kgpg. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The wizard in KGPG 0.6 through 0.8.2 does not properly provide the passphrase to gpg when creating new keys, which causes secret keys to be created with an empty passphrase and allows local attackers to steal the keys if they can be read.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.6 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 72%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-11-29
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: kgpg

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-11-29 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

kgpg kgpg DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.6 · 0.6.1 · 0.7 · 0.8 · 0.8.1 · 0.8.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.6

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison kgpg sudo apt install kgpg=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.6> sudo apt-mark hold kgpg

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

dnf --showduplicates list kgpg sudo dnf downgrade kgpg-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.6> sudo dnf versionlock add kgpg

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-2002-1284?

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

Is CVE-2002-1284 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1284 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-2002-1284 affect?

CVE-2002-1284 affects kgpg. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). The wizard in KGPG 0.6 through 0.8.2 does not properly provide the passphrase to gpg when creating new keys, which causes secret keys to be created with an empty passphrase and allows local attackers to steal the keys if they can be read.

How urgent is CVE-2002-1284?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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