CVE-2010-0222

Name: CVE-2010-0222
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-01-07T19:30:00.497+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.36%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-0222 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Kingston DataTraveler BlackBox (DTBB), DataTraveler Secure Privacy Edition (DTSP), and DataTraveler Elite Privacy Edition (DTEP) USB flash drives use a fixed 256-bit key for obtaining access to the cleartext drive contents, which makes it easier for physically proximate attackers to read or modify data by determining and providing this key.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Kingston DataTraveler BlackBox (DTBB), DataTraveler Secure Privacy Edition (DTSP), and DataTraveler Elite Privacy Edition (DTEP) USB flash drives use a fixed 256-bit key for obtaining access to the cleartext drive contents, which makes it easier for physically proximate attackers to read or modify data by determining and providing this key.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.36%

28.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-310

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kingston	Datatraveler Blackbox	All versions
Kingston	Datatraveler Elite	All versions
Kingston	Datatraveler Secure	All versions

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 7, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-0222?

How severe is CVE-2010-0222?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-0222 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0222?

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