CVE-2002-0685
Heap-based buffer overflow in the message decoding functionality for PGP Outlook Encryption Plug...
CVE-2002-0685 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.5) in Pgp Desktop Security, published July 23, 2002. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 2.65%, the 85th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 7.5 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 2.65%EPSS, 85th percentile
- Exploitation
- None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the message decoding functionality for PGP Outlook Encryption Plug-In, as used in NAI PGP Desktop Security 7.0.4, Personal Security 7.0.3, and Freeware 7.0.3, allows remote attackers to modify the heap and gain privileges via a large, malformed mail message.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
What each source reports
NVD Score used
Heap-based buffer overflow in the message decoding functionality for PGP Outlook Encryption Plug-In, as used in NAI PGP Desktop Security 7.0.4, Personal Security 7.0.3, and Freeware 7.0.3, allows remote attackers to modify the heap and gain privileges via a large, malformed mail message.
- Record
CVE-2002-0685- CVSS 2.0
- 7.5 High
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
Heap-based buffer overflow in the message decoding functionality for PGP Outlook Encryption Plug-In, as used in NAI PGP Desktop Security 7.0.4, Personal Security 7.0.3, and Freeware 7.0.3, allows remote attackers to modify the heap and gain privileges via a large, malformed mail message.
- Record
CVE-2002-0685- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2002-0679No score
Heap-based buffer overflow in the message decoding functionality for PGP Outlook Encryption Plug-In, as used in NAI PGP Desktop Security 7.0.4, Personal Security 7.0.3, and Freeware 7.0.3, allows remote attackers to modify the heap and gain privileges via a large, malformed mail message.
- Record
EUVD-2002-0679- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-ggr4-p8gq-667wNo score
Heap-based buffer overflow in the message decoding functionality for PGP Outlook Encryption Plug...
Heap-based buffer overflow in the message decoding functionality for PGP Outlook Encryption Plug-In, as used in NAI PGP Desktop Security 7.0.4, Personal Security 7.0.3, and Freeware 7.0.3, allows remote attackers to modify the heap and gain privileges via a large, malformed mail message.
- Record
GHSA-ggr4-p8gq-667w- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
References
osvdb.org/4364
iss.net/security_center/static/9525.php
kb.cert.org/vuls/id/821139
securityfocus.com/bid/5202
marc.info?l=ntbugtraq&m=102639521518942&w=2
download.nai.com/products/licensed/pgp/desktop_security/windows/version_7.04/hotfix/ReadMe.txt
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2002-0685
github.com/advisories/GHSA-ggr4-p8gq-667w