CVE-2002-1975 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

Sharp Zaurus PDA SL-5000D and SL-5500 uses a salt of "A0" to encrypt the screen-locking password as stored in the Security.conf file, which makes it easier for local users to guess the password via brute force methods.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sharp	Zaurus Sl-5000D Firmware	-
Sharp	Zaurus Sl-5000D	-
Sharp	Zaurus Sl-5500 Firmware	-
Sharp	Zaurus Sl-5500	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-326

References

http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/281437Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9535.phpBroken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5201Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/281437Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9535.phpBroken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5201Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2002-1975?

CVE-2002-1975 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Sharp Zaurus PDA SL-5000D and SL-5500 uses a salt of "A0" to encrypt the screen-locking password as stored in the Security.conf file, which makes it easier for local users to guess the password via br...

How severe is CVE-2002-1975?

CVE-2002-1975 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2002-1975?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sharp Zaurus Sl-5000D Firmware, Sharp Zaurus Sl-5000D, Sharp Zaurus Sl-5500 Firmware, Sharp Zaurus Sl-5500.