What is the severity of CVE-2002-1975?

CVE-2002-1975 is considered to be a moderate risk vulnerability due to its potential for local exploitation.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1975?

To mitigate CVE-2002-1975, users should update their Sharp Zaurus devices to the latest firmware version that addresses this vulnerability.

Who is affected by CVE-2002-1975?

CVE-2002-1975 affects Sharp Zaurus PDA models SL-5000D and SL-5500.

What type of attack is possible with CVE-2002-1975?

CVE-2002-1975 may allow local attackers to guess the screen-locking password using brute force methods.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2002-1975?

There is no widely known public exploit specifically for CVE-2002-1975, but the vulnerability's nature makes it susceptible to local attacks.

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CVE-2002-1975

medium

5.5

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other 326

31/12/2002

28/6/2005

16/1/2025

CVE-2002-1975: Weak Encryption

First published: Tue Dec 31 2002(Updated: )

Sharp Zaurus PDA SL-5000D and SL-5500 uses a salt of "A0" to encrypt the screen-locking password as stored in the Security.conf file, which makes it easier for local users to guess the password via brute force methods.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Sharp Zaurus	=sl-5500
Sharp Zaurus	=sl-5000d
All of
Sharp Zaurus SL-5000D Firmware
Sharp Zaurus SL-5000D Firmware
All of
Sharp Zaurus SL-5500
Sharp Zaurus SL-5500 Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1975?
CVE-2002-1975 is considered to be a moderate risk vulnerability due to its potential for local exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1975?
To mitigate CVE-2002-1975, users should update their Sharp Zaurus devices to the latest firmware version that addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2002-1975?
CVE-2002-1975 affects Sharp Zaurus PDA models SL-5000D and SL-5500.
What type of attack is possible with CVE-2002-1975?
CVE-2002-1975 may allow local attackers to guess the screen-locking password using brute force methods.
Is there a public exploit for CVE-2002-1975?
There is no widely known public exploit specifically for CVE-2002-1975, but the vulnerability's nature makes it susceptible to local attacks.

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