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CVE-2001-1165

4.6 · MEDIUM

Intego FileGuard 4.0 uses weak encryption to store user information and passwords, which allows local users to gain privileges by decrypting the information, e.g., with the Disengage tool.

Published Apr 1, 2002integoEPSS 0.49%

Overview

CVE-2001-1165 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting intego diskguard. It was published on April 1, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Intego FileGuard 4.0 uses weak encryption to store user information and passwords, which allows local users to gain privileges by decrypting the information, e.g., with the Disengage tool.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from intego. Update diskguard to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1165?

CVE-2001-1165 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting intego diskguard. It was published on April 1, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2001-1165?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2001-1165?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from intego. Update diskguard to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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