CVE-2010-0223: Low 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 do not prevent password replay attacks, which allows physically proximate attackers to access the cleartext drive contents by providing a key that was captured in a USB data stream at an earlier time.

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-2010-0223?

The severity of CVE-2010-0223 is classified as low, with a score of 2.1.

2

What devices are affected by CVE-2010-0223?

The affected devices include Kingston DataTraveler BlackBox, DataTraveler Secure Privacy Edition, and DataTraveler Elite Privacy Edition USB flash drives.

3

How does CVE-2010-0223 impact data security?

CVE-2010-0223 allows physically proximate attackers to perform password replay attacks, potentially accessing unencrypted drive contents.

4

How can I mitigate CVE-2010-0223 on my USB flash drive?

To mitigate CVE-2010-0223, consider using additional encryption software or switching to flash drives with enhanced security measures.

5

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2010-0223?

CVE-2010-0223 is associated with password replay attacks that can expose the cleartext contents of the affected USB drives.

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