CVE-2003-1417: nCipher Support Software 6.00, when using generatekey KeySafe to import keys, does not delete the temporary co

Routine

MEDIUM 4.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2003-1417 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.4) affecting support software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

nCipher Support Software 6.00, when using generatekey KeySafe to import keys, does not delete the temporary copies of the key, which may allow local users to gain access to the key by reading the (1) key.pem or (2) key.der files.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.4 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 80%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-255
Published	2003-12-31
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

2003-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ncipher support software DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.00

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.00

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy support-software || rpm -q support-software || support-software --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.00 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison support-software sudo apt install support-software=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.00> sudo apt-mark hold support-software

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

dnf --showduplicates list support-software sudo dnf downgrade support-software-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.00> sudo dnf versionlock add support-software

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-2003-1417?

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

Is CVE-2003-1417 being exploited?

CVE-2003-1417 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-2003-1417 affect?

CVE-2003-1417 affects support software. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.4). nCipher Support Software 6.00, when using generatekey KeySafe to import keys, does not delete the temporary copies of the key, which may allow local users to gain access to the key by reading the (1) key.pem or (2) key.der files.

How urgent is CVE-2003-1417?

Priority 20/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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