NAI PGP 5.0 Linux/5.0i/6.5 Linux pgpk /dev/random missing encryption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in NAI PGP 5.0 Linux/5.0i/6.5 Linux. It has been rated as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the file /dev/random of the component pgpk. This manipulation causes missing encryption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2000-0445. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in NAI PGP 5.0 Linux/5.0i/6.5 Linux. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the file /dev/random of the component pgpk. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a missing encryption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-311. The product does not encrypt sensitive or critical information before storage or transmission. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

The pgpk command in PGP 5.x on Unix systems uses an insufficiently random data source for non-interactive key pair generation, which may produce predictable keys.

The weakness was shared 05/23/2000 by Germano Caronni as confirmed advisory (CERT.org). The advisory is shared at cert.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2000-0445. The exploitation appears to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details and also a exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1600 for this issue.

After immediately, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (4570), SecurityFocus (BID 1251†) and OSVDB (1355†). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.6

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Missing encryption
CWE: CWE-311 / CWE-310
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

05/23/2000 🔍
05/23/2000 +0 days 🔍
05/24/2000 +1 days 🔍
05/24/2000 +0 days 🔍
02/21/2003 +1003 days 🔍
06/24/2014 +4140 days 🔍
04/21/2026 +4319 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: cert.org
Researcher: Germano Caronni
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2000-0445 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0445
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15589
X-Force: 4570
SecurityFocus: 1251 - Multiple Vendor PGP5 Automatic Key Generation Routine Vulnerability
OSVDB: 1355 - PGP Predictable Key Generation

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 06/24/2014 18:05
Updated: 04/21/2026 17:35
Changes: 06/24/2014 18:05 (58), 05/24/2018 21:36 (2), 04/21/2026 17:35 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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