CVE-2010-3074: SSL_Cipher.cpp in EncFS before 1.7.0 uses an improper combination of an AES cipher and a CBC cipher mode fo...

Security readout for executives and security teams

EncFS before 1.7.0 used encryption in a way that could leak information from protected filesystems. The issue requires local access and is described as a watermark attack, so urgency depends on whether EncFS protected sensitive data on shared or multi-user systems. Exposure is most likely on legacy systems running EncFS or fuse-encfs before 1.7.0, especially shared hosts where untrusted local users can access the same machine. Treat this as a targeted legacy cryptography exposure. Prioritize remediation where EncFS protects regulated, customer, credential, or intellectual property data on shared systems. It is less urgent for isolated personal workstations with no untrusted local users. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for EncFS or fuse-encfs versions older than 1.7.0.; Upgrade EncFS to 1.7.0 or later where supported by the vendor.; Apply distribution security updates from Fedora, SUSE, Gentoo, or relevant package maintainers..

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Jun 28, 2026, 01:40 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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