Vulnerability Description
The offline backup mechanism in Research In Motion (RIM) BlackBerry Desktop Software uses single-iteration PBKDF2, which makes it easier for local users to decrypt a .ipd file via a brute-force attack.
CVSS Score
4.7
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Rim | Blackberry Desktop Software | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://blog.crackpassword.com/2010/09/smartphone-forensics-cracking-blackberry-b
- http://it.slashdot.org/story/10/10/01/166226/
- http://twitter.com/elcomsoft/statuses/25954970586
- http://www.infoworld.com/t/mobile-device-management/you-can-no-longer-rely-encry
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://blog.crackpassword.com/2010/09/smartphone-forensics-cracking-blackberry-b
- http://it.slashdot.org/story/10/10/01/166226/
- http://twitter.com/elcomsoft/statuses/25954970586
- http://www.infoworld.com/t/mobile-device-management/you-can-no-longer-rely-encry
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-3741?
CVE-2010-3741 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). The offline backup mechanism in Research In Motion (RIM) BlackBerry Desktop Software uses single-iteration PBKDF2, which makes it easier for local users to decrypt a .ipd file via a brute-force attack...
How severe is CVE-2010-3741?
CVE-2010-3741 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-3741?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Rim Blackberry Desktop Software.