LOW
CVE-2005-4151
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: December 10, 2005· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
2.1
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The Wipe Free Space utility in PGP Desktop Home 8.0 and Desktop Professional 9.0.3 Build 2932 and earlier does not clear file slack space in the last cluster for the file, which allows local users to access the previous contents of the disk.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2005-4151 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
pgp1 product(s)
desktop
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 (16)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/17827Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/17827Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2005-4151
CVSS Score2.1 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 10, 2005
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2005-4151 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.