CVE-2008-6073: StorageCrypt 2.0.1 does not properly encrypt disks, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information v

Routine

MEDIUM 4.9DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-6073 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.9) affecting storagecrypt. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

StorageCrypt 2.0.1 does not properly encrypt disks, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.9 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 78%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-310
Published	2009-02-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: magic2003

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-02-10 06:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

magic2003 storagecrypt DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison storagecrypt sudo apt install storagecrypt=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.1> sudo apt-mark hold storagecrypt

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

dnf --showduplicates list storagecrypt sudo dnf downgrade storagecrypt-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add storagecrypt

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-2008-6073?

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

Is CVE-2008-6073 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6073 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-2008-6073 affect?

CVE-2008-6073 affects storagecrypt. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.9). StorageCrypt 2.0.1 does not properly encrypt disks, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party inf

How urgent is CVE-2008-6073?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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