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CVE-2002-1975

MEDIUM
5.5
CVSS Severity Score
EPSS Score0.0200%
EPSS Percentile29.14th
PublishedDec 31, 2002
Last ModifiedApr 16, 2026

Vulnerability Description

Sharp Zaurus PDA SL-5000D and SL-5500 uses a salt of "A0" to encrypt the screen-locking password as stored in the Security.conf file, which makes it easier for local users to guess the password via brute force methods.

Affected Platforms (CPE)

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Sharp

Zaurus Sl 5000d Firmware

All versions
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Sharp

Zaurus Sl 5500 Firmware

All versions

References & Advisories

🔗 http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/281437
🔗 http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9535.php
🔗 http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5201
🔗 http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/281437
🔗 http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9535.php
🔗 http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5201

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