# CVE-2002-0570: The encrypted loop device in Linux kernel 2.4.10 and earlier does not authenticate the entity that is encrypting data, which allows local us

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2002-06-11 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The encrypted loop device in Linux kernel 2.4.10 and earlier does not authenticate the entity that is encrypting data, which allows local users to modify encrypted data without knowing the key.

## What to do

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## References

- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-01/0010.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3775
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7769

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