CVE-2002-0941
First published: Fri Oct 04 2002(Updated: )
The ConsoleCallBack class for nCipher running under JRE 1.4.0 and 1.4.0_01, as used by the TrustedCodeTool and possibly other applications, may leak a passphrase when the user aborts an application that is prompting for the passphrase, which could allow attackers to gain privileges.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| nCipher | ||
| nCipher |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-0941?
CVE-2002-0941 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0941?
To mitigate CVE-2002-0941, upgrade to a version of nCipher that is not affected by this vulnerability.
What applications are affected by CVE-2002-0941?
CVE-2002-0941 affects nCipher's TrustedCodeTool and possibly other applications utilizing the ConsoleCallBack class.
How does CVE-2002-0941 allow privilege escalation?
CVE-2002-0941 allows privilege escalation by leaking a passphrase when the user aborts an application prompt for the passphrase.
Which JRE versions are impacted by CVE-2002-0941?
CVE-2002-0941 affects nCipher running specifically under JRE 1.4.0 and 1.4.0_01.
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