CVE-2002-2172: Informed (1) Designer and (2) Filler 3.05 does not zero out newly allocated disk blocks as an encrypted file g

Routine

LOW 2.1DOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-2172 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting informed designer, informed filler. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Informed (1) Designer and (2) Filler 3.05 does not zero out newly allocated disk blocks as an encrypted file grows in size, which may allow attackers to obtain sensitive information.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 71%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: shana

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

shana informed designer DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy informed-designer || rpm -q informed-designer || informed-designer --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison informed-designer sudo apt install informed-designer=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.5> sudo apt-mark hold informed-designer

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

dnf --showduplicates list informed-designer sudo dnf downgrade informed-designer-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.5> sudo dnf versionlock add informed-designer

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.

shana informed filler DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy informed-filler || rpm -q informed-filler || informed-filler --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison informed-filler sudo apt install informed-filler=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.5> sudo apt-mark hold informed-filler

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

dnf --showduplicates list informed-filler sudo dnf downgrade informed-filler-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.5> sudo dnf versionlock add informed-filler

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-2002-2172?

informed designer: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; informed filler: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-2172 being exploited?

CVE-2002-2172 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-2002-2172 affect?

CVE-2002-2172 affects informed designer, informed filler. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). Informed (1) Designer and (2) Filler 3.05 does not zero out newly allocated disk blocks as an encrypted file grows in size, which may allow attackers to obtain sensitive information.

How urgent is CVE-2002-2172?

Priority 15/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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