How severe is CVE-2002-2172?

CVE-2002-2172 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2002-2172 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-2172?

CVE-2002-2172 primarily affects Shana Informed Designer. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2172?

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

When was CVE-2002-2172 published?

CVE-2002-2172 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-2172

CVE-2002-2172 is a low-severity vulnerability in Shana Informed Designer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Shana Informed Designer
Published: 2002-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Informed (1) Designer and (2) Filler 3.05 does not zero out newly allocated disk blocks as an encrypted file grows in size, which may allow attackers to obtain sensitive information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-2172?: Informed (1) Designer and (2) Filler 3.05 does not zero out newly allocated disk blocks as an encrypted file grows in size, which may allow attackers to obtain sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2002-2172?: CVE-2002-2172 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2002-2172 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-2172?: CVE-2002-2172 primarily affects Shana Informed Designer. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2172?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-2172 published?: CVE-2002-2172 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:shana:informed_designer:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:shana:informed_filler:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*