How severe is CVE-2003-1417?

CVE-2003-1417 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2003-1417 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-1417?

CVE-2003-1417 affects Ncipher Support Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1417?

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

When was CVE-2003-1417 published?

CVE-2003-1417 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-1417

CVE-2003-1417 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ncipher Support Software with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4. 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (19th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Ncipher Support Software
Published: 2003-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-1417?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2003-1417?: CVE-2003-1417 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-1417 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-1417?: CVE-2003-1417 affects Ncipher Support Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1417?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-1417 published?: CVE-2003-1417 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ncipher:support_software:6.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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