CVE-2002-2069: High severity PGP Personal Privacy vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2002
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Updated

PGP 6.x and 7.x does not clear Windows alternate data streams that are attached to files on NTFS file systems, which allows attackers to recover sensitive information that was supposed to be deleted.

Affected Software

9 affected components
PGP Personal Privacy>=6.0.2<=6.5.8
PGP Personal Privacy>=7.0<=7.1.1
PGP PGP=6.5.1
PGP PGP=6.5.1i
PGP PGP=6.5.2a
PGP PGP=6.5.3
PGP PGP=6.5.8
PGP PGP=7.0
PGP PGP=7.0.3

Event History

Dec 31, 2002
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jul 14, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2002-2069?

CVE-2002-2069 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability that could lead to sensitive data recovery.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-2069?

To fix CVE-2002-2069, upgrade to a newer version of PGP that does not have this vulnerability.

3

What versions of PGP are affected by CVE-2002-2069?

CVE-2002-2069 affects PGP versions 6.x and 7.x, including specific versions like 6.5.1, 6.5.2a, 7.0, and 7.0.3.

4

What are the implications of CVE-2002-2069?

The implications of CVE-2002-2069 include the potential exposure of sensitive information due to incomplete deletion processes.

5

Can I mitigate CVE-2002-2069 without upgrading?

To effectively mitigate CVE-2002-2069, it is recommended to upgrade, as there are no adequate workarounds for this vulnerability.

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