CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-2066

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

BestCrypt BCWipe versions 1.0.7 and 2.0 through 2.35.1 do not clear alternate data streams on NTFS file systems, allowing attackers to recover sensitive information that was supposed to be deleted.

Risk Assessment

Organizations may be exposed to data leaks, which can lead to serious legal and reputational consequences.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update BestCrypt BCWipe to the latest version that addresses the management of alternate data streams.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

BestCrypt BCWipe 1.0.7 and 2.0 through 2.35.1 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.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS