CVE-2002-0941

Name: CVE-2002-0941
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-10-04T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.40%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-0941 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The ConsoleCallBack class for nCipher running under JRE 1.4.0 and 1.4.0_01, as used by the TrustedCodeTool and possibly other applications, may leak a passphrase when the user aborts an application that is prompting for the passphrase, which could allow attackers to gain privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The ConsoleCallBack class for nCipher running under JRE 1.4.0 and 1.4.0_01, as used by the TrustedCodeTool and possibly other applications, may leak a passphrase when the user aborts an application that is prompting for the passphrase, which could allow attackers to gain privileges.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.40%

31.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ncipher	Nforce	All versions
Ncipher	Nshield	All versions

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-06/0172.html
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9354.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5024Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-06/0172.html
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9354.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5024Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 4, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-0941?

How severe is CVE-2002-0941?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-0941 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0941?

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