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CVE-2016-20021

CRITICAL · CVSS 9.8 EPSS 0.46%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2024-01-12 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a critical severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8. See the original NVD description below for full technical details.

CVE
CVE-2016-20021
Severity
CRITICAL
CVSS
9.8
EPSS
0.46%

Original NVD Description

In Gentoo Portage before 3.0.47, there is missing PGP validation of executed code: the standalone emerge-webrsync downloads a .gpgsig file but does not perform signature verification. Unless emerge-webrsync is used, Portage is not vulnerable.

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