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vulnerability in PGPDisk for Windows can result in data compromise.
October 27, 2003
Reported October 22, 2003 by Thierry De Leeuw.
VERSIONS AFFECTED
PGP's PGPDisk for Windows
DESCRIPTION
A vulnerability in PGPDisk for Windows can result in data compromise. If a user mounts a PGP disk and reason leaves his computer, the PGP disk remains mounted. If another user with local logon rights uses the Windows XP Switch User function, that user will have full access to the mounted PGP disk.
VENDOR RESPONSE
PGP has been notified.
CREDIT
Discovered byThierry De Leeuw.
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