# CVE-2004-0838: Lexar Safe Guard for JumpDrive Secure 1.0 stores the password insecurely in memory using XOR encryption, which allows local users to read th

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2005-02-25 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Lexar Safe Guard for JumpDrive Secure 1.0 stores the password insecurely in memory using XOR encryption, which allows local users to read the password directly from the device and access the password protected part of the drive.

## What to do

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11162
- http://secunia.com/advisories/12522
- http://www.atstake.com/research/advisories/2004/a091304-1.txt
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17342

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