4.4CVSSMEDIUM
Description
nCipher Support Software 6.00, when using generatekey KeySafe to import keys, does not delete the temporary copies of the key, which may allow local users to gain access to the key by reading the (1) key.pem or (2) key.der files.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:LAccess VectorLocal
AC:MAccess ComplexityMedium
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:PConfidentialityPartial
I:PIntegrityPartial
A:PAvailabilityPartial
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Exploitability
No known exploits, KEV entries, or remediation guidance available for this vulnerability yet.
References
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6927
securityfocus.com
http://www.ncipher.com/support/advisories/advisory7_keyduplicates.html
ncipher.com
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11422
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
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Timeline
Published
Oct 20, 2007
Last Updated
Apr 16, 2026
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