CVE-2004-0838

CVE-2004-0838 is a low-severity vulnerability in Lexar Jumpdrive Secure 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

Description

Lexar Safe Guard for JumpDrive Secure 1.0 stores the password insecurely in memory using XOR encryption, which allows local users to read the password directly from the device and access the password protected part of the drive.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0838?
Lexar Safe Guard for JumpDrive Secure 1.0 stores the password insecurely in memory using XOR encryption, which allows local users to read the password directly from the device and access the password protected part of the drive.
How severe is CVE-2004-0838?
CVE-2004-0838 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2004-0838 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0838?
CVE-2004-0838 affects Lexar Jumpdrive Secure. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0838?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-0838 published?
CVE-2004-0838 was published on 2004-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)