CVE-2010-0221
CVE-2010-0221 is a low-severity vulnerability in Kingston Datatraveler Blackbox 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-264.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-264
- Affected product: Kingston Datatraveler Blackbox
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Kingston DataTraveler BlackBox (DTBB), DataTraveler Secure Privacy Edition (DTSP), and DataTraveler Elite Privacy Edition (DTEP) USB flash drives validate passwords with a program running on the host computer rather than the device hardware, which allows physically proximate attackers to access the cleartext drive contents via a modified program.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2010-0221?
- Kingston DataTraveler BlackBox (DTBB), DataTraveler Secure Privacy Edition (DTSP), and DataTraveler Elite Privacy Edition (DTEP) USB flash drives validate passwords with a program running on the host computer rather than the device hardware, which allows physically proximate attackers to access the cleartext drive contents via a modified program.
- How severe is CVE-2010-0221?
- CVE-2010-0221 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
- Is CVE-2010-0221 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2010-0221?
- CVE-2010-0221 primarily affects Kingston Datatraveler Blackbox. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2010-0221?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2010-0221 published?
- CVE-2010-0221 was published on 2010-01-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://blogs.zdnet.com/hardware/?p=6655
- http://it.slashdot.org/story/10/01/05/1734242/
- http://news.zdnet.co.uk/security/0%2C1000000189%2C39963327%2C00.htm
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1023410
- http://www.h-online.com/security/news/item/NIST-certified-USB-Flash-drives-with-hardware-encryption-cracked-895308.html
- http://www.kingston.com/driveupdate/
- http://www.syss.de/fileadmin/ressources/040_veroeffentlichungen/dokumente/SySS_knackt_Kingston_USB-Stick.pdf
- http://www.syss.de/index.php?id=108&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=528&cHash=8d16fa63d9
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0080
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/55477
- https://www.ironkey.com/usb-flash-drive-flaw-exposed
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:h:kingston:datatraveler_blackbox:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:kingston:datatraveler_elite:*:*:privacy:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:kingston:datatraveler_secure:*:*:privacy:*:*:*:*:*
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