CVE-2003-1390: RTS CryptoBuddy 1.2 and earlier stores bytes 53 through 55 of a 55-byte passphrase in plaintext, which make...

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RTS CryptoBuddy 1.2 and earlier can leave the final three bytes of a maximum-length passphrase in plaintext. That weakens protection for encrypted data if someone already has local access. The record is old and sparse, with no severity score or current exploit evidence provided. Exposure appears limited to environments still running RTS CryptoBuddy 1.2 or earlier. Risk is higher on shared systems, unmanaged legacy endpoints, or machines where untrusted local users can access product data. Treat as a legacy exposure cleanup item rather than an emergency unless CryptoBuddy protects sensitive data on shared or high-risk systems. Priority should rise if the tool remains in production or stores business-critical secrets. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for RTS CryptoBuddy 1.2 or earlier.; Check vendor or archival guidance for fixed versions or migration recommendations.; Restrict local access to systems using CryptoBuddy..

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Jun 29, 2026, 02:08 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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