CVE-2010-2603: rim blackberry_desktop_software Cryptographic Issues

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2010-2603 is a low (CVSS 2.1) Cryptographic Issues vulnerability in rim blackberry_desktop_software. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 27.3% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 17-12-2010
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 07-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

RIM BlackBerry Desktop Software 4.7 through 6.0 for PC, and 1.0 for Mac, uses a weak password to encrypt a database backup file, which makes it easier for local users to decrypt the file via a brute force attack.

• CWE-310Cryptographic IssuesWeaknesses in this category are related to the design and implementation of data confidentiality and integrity. Frequently these deal with the use of encoding techniques, encryption libraries, and hashing algorithms. The weaknesses in this category could lead to a degradation of the quality data if they are not addressed.