CVE-2002-0941: The ConsoleCallBack class for nCipher running under JRE 1.4.0 and 1.4.0_01, as used by the TrustedCodeTool and

Routine

MEDIUM 4.6MITIGATEMITIGATE

CVE-2002-0941 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.6) affecting nforce, nshield. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The ConsoleCallBack class for nCipher running under JRE 1.4.0 and 1.4.0_01, as used by the TrustedCodeTool and possibly other applications, may leak a passphrase when the user aborts an application that is prompting for the passphrase, which could allow attackers to gain privileges.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.6 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 66%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-10-04
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ncipher

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-10-04 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ncipher nforce MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy nforce || rpm -q nforce || nforce --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

ncipher nshield MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Firmware

Install the latest firmware from the vendor advisory; if none, apply the vendor workaround.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2002-0941?

nforce: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; nshield: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-0941 being exploited?

CVE-2002-0941 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2002-0941 affect?

CVE-2002-0941 affects nforce, nshield. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). The ConsoleCallBack class for nCipher running under JRE 1.4.0 and 1.4.0_01, as used by the TrustedCodeTool and possibly other applications, may leak a passphrase when the user aborts an application that is prompting for the passphrase, whic

How urgent is CVE-2002-0941?

Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2006-1117 LOW 2.6 MITIGATE MITIGATE nCipher firmware before V10, as used by (1) nShield, (2) nForce, (3) netHSM, (4) payShield, (5) SecureDB, (6)

References

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