CVE-2002-2068

Name: CVE-2002-2068
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.07%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-2068 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Eraser 5.3 does not clear Windows alternate data streams that are attached to files on NTFS file systems, which allows attackers to recover sensitive information that was supposed to be deleted.. EPSS estimates a 2.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Eraser 5.3 does not clear Windows alternate data streams that are attached to files on NTFS file systems, which allows attackers to recover sensitive information that was supposed to be deleted.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.07%

79.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-459

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tolvanen	Eraser	5.3

References

http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/m-034.shtmlBroken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7953.phpBroken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/251565Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3912Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.seifried.org/security/advisories/kssa-003.htmlBroken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/m-034.shtmlBroken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7953.phpBroken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/251565Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3912Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.seifried.org/security/advisories/kssa-003.htmlBroken Link, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-2068?

Eraser 5.3 does not clear Windows alternate data streams that are attached to files on NTFS file systems, which allows attackers to recover sensitive information that was supposed to be deleted.

How severe is CVE-2002-2068?

CVE-2002-2068 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2068?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2002-2068?

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Source: NVD / NIST