CVE-2002-2172

Description

Informed (1) Designer and (2) Filler 3.05 does not zero out newly allocated disk blocks as an encrypted file grows in size, which may allow attackers to obtain sensitive information.

2.1

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.07%

Vendor Advisory cirt.net

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/293052	mailing list
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10192.php	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5795	vdb entry patch
http://www.cirt.net/advisories/shana.shtml	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-2172?: CVE-2002-2172 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-2172?: To fix CVE-2002-2172, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2002-2172 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2002-2172 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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