MEDIUM
CVE-2002-0788
CWE-459Published: August 12, 2002· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
5.5
CVSS v3.1
Official 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.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2002-0788 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 5.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
pgp3 product(s)
corporate desktopfreewarepersonal security
Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (10)
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http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-05/0052.htmlBroken Link · Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9044.phpBroken Link · Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.osvdb.org/4363Broken Link
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4702Broken Link · Patch · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry · Vendor Advisory
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http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-05/0052.htmlBroken Link · Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9044.phpBroken Link · Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.osvdb.org/4363Broken Link
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4702Broken Link · Patch · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2002-0788
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-459
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 12, 2002
Related CVEs (CWE-459)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2002-0788 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.