Vulnerability Description
IBM Lenovo firmware 7CETB5WW 2.05 stores pre-boot authentication passwords in the BIOS Keyboard buffer and does not clear this buffer after use, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the physical memory locations associated with this buffer.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Lenovo 7Cetb5Ww | 2.05 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4207
- http://www.ivizsecurity.com/preboot-patch.html
- http://www.ivizsecurity.com/research/preboot/preboot_whitepaper.pdf
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/495808/100/0/threaded
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4207
- http://www.ivizsecurity.com/preboot-patch.html
- http://www.ivizsecurity.com/research/preboot/preboot_whitepaper.pdf
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/495808/100/0/threaded
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-3894?
CVE-2008-3894 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). IBM Lenovo firmware 7CETB5WW 2.05 stores pre-boot authentication passwords in the BIOS Keyboard buffer and does not clear this buffer after use, which allows local users to obtain sensitive informatio...
How severe is CVE-2008-3894?
CVE-2008-3894 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-3894?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Lenovo 7Cetb5Ww.