CVE-2002-2066 describes a data remanence vulnerability in BestCrypt BCWipe versions 1.0.7 and 2.0 through 2.35.1. The software fails to securely erase Windows alternate data streams on NTFS file systems, potentially allowing recovery of sensitive information intended for deletion. This vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH), indicating a network-exploitable flaw with low attack complexity and high confidentiality impact, requiring no user interaction or privileges. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 2.0, <= 2.35.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:jetico:bcwipe:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.0.7CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:jetico:bcwipe:1.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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