CVE-2002-2070: SecureClean 3 build 2.0 does not clear Windows alternate data streams that are attached to files on NTFS file

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-2070 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting secureclean. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SecureClean 3 build 2.0 does not clear Windows alternate data streams that are attached to files on NTFS file systems, which allows attackers to recover sensitive information that was supposed to be deleted.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.2% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-459
Published	2002-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: accessdata

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

accessdata secureclean DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3 build_2.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison secureclean sudo apt install secureclean=<VERSION_BEFORE_3> sudo apt-mark hold secureclean

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list secureclean sudo dnf downgrade secureclean-<VERSION_BEFORE_3> sudo dnf versionlock add secureclean

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2002-2070?

secureclean: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-2070 being exploited?

CVE-2002-2070 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-2002-2070 affect?

CVE-2002-2070 affects secureclean. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SecureClean 3 build 2.0 does not clear Windows alternate data streams that are attached to files on NTFS file systems, which allows attackers to recover sensitive information that was supposed to be deleted.

How urgent is CVE-2002-2070?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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