CVE-2003-1391
Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.
NVD · uneditedRTS CryptoBuddy 1.0 and 1.2 uses a weak encryption algorithm for the passphrase and generates predictable keys, which makes it easier for attackers to guess the passphrase.
Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.
dbcve analysis · moderate confidenceRTS CryptoBuddy versions 1.0 and 1.2 implement a weak encryption algorithm for passphrase protection with predictable key generation, allowing attackers to feasibly brute-force or guess the passphrase.
Verify against the referenced sources before acting — the references below are authoritative for this CVE, this summary is not.
Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.
NVD · CPE data= 1.0= 1.2CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.
From the vector- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Authentication
- None
- Confidentiality
- Partial
- Integrity
- Partial
- Availability
- Partial
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.
dbcve checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Confirm CryptoBuddy installationSearch the system for files or registry entries related to CryptoBuddy, such as 'cryptobuddy.exe' or 'RTS CryptoBuddy', in program directories, Start menu entries, or installed programs listAffected if CryptoBuddy is found installed on the system
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Identify installed versionRight-click the CryptoBuddy executable, select Properties, and check the File Version field, or launch the application and look for version information in the Help or About menuAffected if The version number is exactly 1.0 or 1.2
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Verify passphrase protection is in useOpen CryptoBuddy and check whether passphrase or password-based encryption is enabled for any files, folders, or data storage features within the applicationAffected if Passphrase protection is actively configured or used within CryptoBuddy
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Check for weak encryption configurationExamine any configuration files, saved settings, or encryption preferences within CryptoBuddy to confirm the default or active encryption method is being used (no custom strong encryption module)Affected if Default encryption settings are in use without modification to a stronger algorithm
A user is affected if CryptoBuddy version 1.0 or 1.2 is installed with passphrase protection enabled using the default weak encryption algorithm.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
From vendor dataAvoid using CryptoBuddy for sensitive data until a patched version with strong encryption (e.g., AES-256 with proper key derivation) is available; consider migrating to a current encryption solution.
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References Go to the primary sourcePrimary sources — vendor advisories, patches and trackers. Where our summary and a reference disagree, the reference wins.
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The advisory tells you what broke. It rarely tells you what actually worked. If you’ve dealt with this one, that detail is what the next engineer is searching for.
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- A config change or rule that shut the vector down
- A gotcha in the upgrade path that cost you an afternoon
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