HIGH
CVE-2002-2069
CWE-459Published: December 31, 2002· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
7.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
PGP 6.x and 7.x 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.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2002-2069 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
pgp1 product(s)
personal privacy
Source: NVD CPE · 1 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://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/m-034.shtmlBroken Link · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/251565Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3912Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.seifried.org/security/advisories/kssa-003.htmlBroken Link · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/m-034.shtmlBroken Link · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/251565Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3912Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.seifried.org/security/advisories/kssa-003.htmlBroken Link · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2002-2069
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-459
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 31, 2002
Related CVEs (CWE-459)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2002-2069 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.