Format String Vulnerability in Gnu Privacy Guard by GnuPG

CVE-2001-0522

Summary

The format string vulnerability present in Gnu Privacy Guard (GnuPG) 1.05 and earlier can potentially allow attackers to exploit format strings derived from the original filenames stored within encrypted files. This can lead to unauthorized privilege escalation, as malicious actors could manipulate the input in a way that compromises the integrity of the encryption process, enabling them to gain elevated access or execute arbitrary code.

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