[pkg-gnupg-maint] Bug#836458: Bug#836458: Cannot edit key stored with an empty passphrase

[Yuri D'Elia]

On Sat, Sep 03 2016, Werner Koch wrote:
> I just tried this:
>
>   gpg  --edit-key some_key_with_no_passphrase
>
> At the prompt, I set a new passphrase using the "passwd" command.  A bit
> annoying is that you need to repeat it for the subkey.  Next I used
> "passwd" again and entered an empty passphrase.  I had to confirm that I
> really want an empty one ("Yes, no protection needed") but then I got my
> passphrase less key back.  FWIW, I am using the standard Gtk+ Pinentry,

I refreshed my setup a week ago, and started with a fresh environment
where I re-imported my existing keys and attempted to create new ones.

I cannot reproduce this issue with the current gpg, so I apologize for
the noise. Maybe there was some issue on my part.

Please close.

Thanks.