CVE-2003-1524: PGPi PGPDisk 6.0.2i does not unmount a PGP partition when the switch user function in Windows XP is used, whic

Routine

MEDIUM 6.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2003-1524 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.3) affecting pgpdisk. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PGPi PGPDisk 6.0.2i does not unmount a PGP partition when the switch user function in Windows XP is used, which could allow local users to access data on another user's PGP partition.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 80%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2003-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: pgpi

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2003-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pgpi pgpdisk DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.0.2i

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.0.2i

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.0.2i (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison pgpdisk sudo apt install pgpdisk=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0.2i> sudo apt-mark hold pgpdisk

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

dnf --showduplicates list pgpdisk sudo dnf downgrade pgpdisk-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0.2i> sudo dnf versionlock add pgpdisk

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-2003-1524?

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

Is CVE-2003-1524 being exploited?

CVE-2003-1524 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-2003-1524 affect?

CVE-2003-1524 affects pgpdisk. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). PGPi PGPDisk 6.0.2i does not unmount a PGP partition when the switch user function in Windows XP is used, which could allow local users to access data on another user's PGP partition.

How urgent is CVE-2003-1524?

Priority 27/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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