CVE-2010-0222: Medium severity kingston datatraveler blackbox vulnerability

Published Jan 7, 2010
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Updated

Kingston DataTraveler BlackBox (DTBB), DataTraveler Secure Privacy Edition (DTSP), and DataTraveler Elite Privacy Edition (DTEP) USB flash drives use a fixed 256-bit key for obtaining access to the cleartext drive contents, which makes it easier for physically proximate attackers to read or modify data by determining and providing this key.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Kingston DataTraveler BlackBox
Kingston DataTraveler Elite
Kingston DataTraveler Secure

Event History

Jan 7, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-0222?

The severity of CVE-2010-0222 is medium with a score of 4.6.

2

How can I mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2010-0222?

To mitigate risks associated with CVE-2010-0222, consider using USB flash drives that employ more robust encryption methods.

3

What devices are affected by CVE-2010-0222?

CVE-2010-0222 affects the Kingston DataTraveler BlackBox, DataTraveler Secure Privacy Edition, and DataTraveler Elite Privacy Edition USB flash drives.

4

What type of attacks does CVE-2010-0222 allow?

CVE-2010-0222 allows physically proximate attackers to read or modify the contents of the affected USB flash drives.

5

Is there a way to confirm if my USB drive is vulnerable to CVE-2010-0222?

To confirm if your USB drive is vulnerable to CVE-2010-0222, check if it is a model from the affected Kingston DataTraveler series.

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