How severe is CVE-2005-4151?

CVE-2005-4151 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2005-4151 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-4151?

CVE-2005-4151 primarily affects Pgp Desktop. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4151?

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

When was CVE-2005-4151 published?

CVE-2005-4151 was published on 2005-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-4151

CVE-2005-4151 is a low-severity vulnerability in Pgp Desktop 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% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Pgp Desktop
Published: 2005-12-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Wipe Free Space utility in PGP Desktop Home 8.0 and Desktop Professional 9.0.3 Build 2932 and earlier does not clear file slack space in the last cluster for the file, which allows local users to access the previous contents of the disk.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4151?: The Wipe Free Space utility in PGP Desktop Home 8.0 and Desktop Professional 9.0.3 Build 2932 and earlier does not clear file slack space in the last cluster for the file, which allows local users to access the previous contents of the disk.
How severe is CVE-2005-4151?: CVE-2005-4151 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-4151 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4151?: CVE-2005-4151 primarily affects Pgp Desktop. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4151?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-4151 published?: CVE-2005-4151 was published on 2005-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:pgp:desktop:*:*:professional:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pgp:desktop:8.0:*:home:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pgp:desktop:9.0:*:professional:*:*:*:*:*

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