CVE-2002-0788

Name: CVE-2002-0788
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-08-12T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.38%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-0788 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.38%

29.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-459

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pgp	Corporate Desktop	7.1
Pgp	Freeware	7.0.3
Pgp	Personal Security	7.0.3

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-05/0052.htmlBroken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://download.nai.com/products/licensed/pgp/desktop_security/windows/version_7.1/hotfix/ReadMe.txtThird Party Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9044.phpBroken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/4363Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4702Broken Link, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-05/0052.htmlBroken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://download.nai.com/products/licensed/pgp/desktop_security/windows/version_7.1/hotfix/ReadMe.txtThird Party Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9044.phpBroken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/4363Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4702Broken Link, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 12, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-0788?

How severe is CVE-2002-0788?

CVE-2002-0788 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0788?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST