Description
An interaction between PGP 7.0.3 with the "wipe deleted files" option, when used on Windows Encrypted File System (EFS), creates a cleartext temporary files that cannot be wiped or deleted due to strong permissions, which could allow certain local users or attackers with physical access to obtain cleartext information.
Products
- PGP PGP Corporate Desktop 7.1
- PGP PGP Freeware 7.0.3
- PGP PGP Personal Security 7.0.3
Questions to Ask Vendors
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2002-0788, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2002-0788 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
Recommended Actions
- Check out the advisory links provided below.
References