CVE-2000-0678 describes a vulnerability in PGP versions 5.5.x through 6.5.3 where the software fails to properly verify the storage location of an Additional Decryption Key (ADK) within a public certificate. This flaw allows an attacker to decrypt data encrypted with a modified public certificate if they can alter the victim's certificate. The vulnerability is rated Medium severity (CVSS 5.0) due to its network-based attack vector and low attack complexity, potentially leading to a partial loss of confidentiality. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
5.5.3iCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:pgp:pgp:5.5.3i:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.5.1iCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:pgp:pgp:6.5.1i:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.5.3iCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:pgp:pgp:6.5.3i:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
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