CVE-2001-0522

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Format string vulnerability in Gnu Privacy Guard (aka GnuPG or gpg) 1.05 and earlier can allow an attacker to gain privileges via format strings in the original filename that is stored in an encrypted file.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 93.6%
KEV: Not listed

Published

August 14, 2001

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (28)

cve@mitrehttp://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000399
cve@mitrehttp://download.immunix.org/ImmunixOS/7.0/updates/IMNX-2001-70-023-01
cve@mitrehttp://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/188218
cve@mitrehttp://www.calderasystems.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2001-020.0.txt
cve@mitrehttp://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-061
cve@mitrehttp://www.gnupg.org/whatsnew.html#rn20010529
cve@mitrehttp://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/403051
cve@mitrehttp://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-053.php3
cve@mitrehttp://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2001_020_gpg_txt.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.osvdb.org/1845
cve@mitrehttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-073.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2797
cve@mitrehttp://www.turbolinux.com/pipermail/tl-security-announce/2001-June/000439.html
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6642
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000399

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-20889✓ verified
First seen May 29, 2001
GNU Privacy Guard 1.0.x - Format String
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2001-0522?

CVE-2001-0522 is a none vulnerability published on August 14, 2001. Format string vulnerability in Gnu Privacy Guard (aka GnuPG or gpg) 1.05 and earlier can allow an attacker to gain privileges via format strings in the original filename that is stored in an encrypted file.

When was CVE-2001-0522 disclosed?

CVE-2001-0522 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on August 14, 2001, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2001-0522 actively exploited?

CVE-2001-0522 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 93.6% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2001-0522?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2001-0522, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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