CVE-2003-1389
CVE-2003-1389 is a high-severity vulnerability in Research Triangle Software Cryptobuddy with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-310.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-310
- Affected product: Research Triangle Software Cryptobuddy
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
RTS CryptoBuddy 1.2 and earlier truncates long passphrases without warning the user, which may make it easier to conduct certain brute force guessing attacks.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2003-1389?
- RTS CryptoBuddy 1.2 and earlier truncates long passphrases without warning the user, which may make it easier to conduct certain brute force guessing attacks.
- How severe is CVE-2003-1389?
- CVE-2003-1389 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2003-1389 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2003-1389?
- CVE-2003-1389 primarily affects Research Triangle Software Cryptobuddy. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2003-1389?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2003-1389 published?
- CVE-2003-1389 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/311176
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6815
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11294
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:research_triangle_software:cryptobuddy:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:research_triangle_software:cryptobuddy:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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- CVE-2003-1391 — High (CVSS 7.5): RTS CryptoBuddy 1.0 and 1.2 uses a weak encryption algorithm for the passphrase and generates predictable keys, which…
- CVE-2003-1390 — High (CVSS 7.5): RTS CryptoBuddy 1.2 and earlier stores bytes 53 through 55 of a 55-byte passphrase in plaintext, which makes it easier…
- CVE-2003-1392 — Medium (CVSS 6.6): CryptoBuddy 1.0 and 1.2 does not use the user-supplied passphrase to encrypt data, which could allow local users to use…
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