How severe is CVE-2002-0941?

CVE-2002-0941 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-0941 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0941?

CVE-2002-0941 primarily affects Ncipher Nforce. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0941?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2002-0941 published?

CVE-2002-0941 was published on 2002-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0941

CVE-2002-0941 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ncipher Nforce with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ncipher Nforce
Published: 2002-10-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The ConsoleCallBack class for nCipher running under JRE 1.4.0 and 1.4.0_01, as used by the TrustedCodeTool and possibly other applications, may leak a passphrase when the user aborts an application that is prompting for the passphrase, which could allow attackers to gain privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0941?: The ConsoleCallBack class for nCipher running under JRE 1.4.0 and 1.4.0_01, as used by the TrustedCodeTool and possibly other applications, may leak a passphrase when the user aborts an application that is prompting for the passphrase, which could allow attackers to gain privileges.
How severe is CVE-2002-0941?: CVE-2002-0941 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0941 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0941?: CVE-2002-0941 primarily affects Ncipher Nforce. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0941?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0941 published?: CVE-2002-0941 was published on 2002-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ncipher:nforce:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:ncipher:nshield:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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