CVE-2002-2066 Information disclosure in n/a
Attackers can recover sensitive data from deleted files because BCWipe fails to clear NTFS alternate data streams.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2002-2066?
CVE-2002-2066 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Jul 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
BestCrypt BCWipe 1.0.7 and 2.0 through 2.35.1 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.
Weakness: CWE-459
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-2066?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Jetico Bcwipe.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2066?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-2066 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2002-2066 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-2066 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-875x-x5q8-g85f.