2.1
CWE
310
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2010-2603

First published: Fri Dec 17 2010(Updated: )

RIM BlackBerry Desktop Software 4.7 through 6.0 for PC, and 1.0 for Mac, uses a weak password to encrypt a database backup file, which makes it easier for local users to decrypt the file via a brute force attack.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
RIM BlackBerry Desktop Software=4.7
RIM BlackBerry Desktop Software=5.0
RIM BlackBerry Desktop Software=5.0.1
RIM BlackBerry Desktop Software=6.0
Microsoft Windows
RIM BlackBerry Desktop Software=1.0
macOS Yosemite

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2010-2603?

    CVE-2010-2603 has a medium severity level, due to the weak encryption used for the backup file.

  • How do I fix CVE-2010-2603?

    To mitigate CVE-2010-2603, update your RIM BlackBerry Desktop Software to a version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2010-2603?

    CVE-2010-2603 affects RIM BlackBerry Desktop Software versions 4.7 through 6.0 for Windows and version 1.0 for Mac.

  • What type of attack is possible with CVE-2010-2603?

    CVE-2010-2603 allows local users to perform brute force attacks to decrypt the backup file due to weak encryption.

  • Is there a way to securely back up my BlackBerry device to avoid CVE-2010-2603?

    Yes, consider using an alternative backup solution that employs stronger encryption methods to avoid the vulnerabilities associated with CVE-2010-2603.

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