How severe is CVE-2008-3899?

CVE-2008-3899 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2008-3899 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-3899?

CVE-2008-3899 affects Truecrypt Foundation Truecrypt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3899?

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

When was CVE-2008-3899 published?

CVE-2008-3899 was published on 2008-09-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-3899

CVE-2008-3899 is a low-severity vulnerability in Truecrypt Foundation Truecrypt 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Truecrypt Foundation Truecrypt
Published: 2008-09-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

TrueCrypt 5.0 stores pre-boot authentication passwords in the BIOS Keyboard buffer and does not clear this buffer before and after use, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the physical memory locations associated with this buffer. NOTE: the researcher mentions a response from the vendor denying the vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3899?: TrueCrypt 5.0 stores pre-boot authentication passwords in the BIOS Keyboard buffer and does not clear this buffer before and after use, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the physical memory locations associated with this buffer. NOTE: the researcher mentions a response from the vendor denying the vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2008-3899?: CVE-2008-3899 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2008-3899 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3899?: CVE-2008-3899 affects Truecrypt Foundation Truecrypt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3899?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-3899 published?: CVE-2008-3899 was published on 2008-09-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:truecrypt_foundation:truecrypt:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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