Vulnerability Description
Secu Star DriveCrypt Plus Pack 3.9 stores pre-boot authentication passwords in the BIOS Keyboard buffer and does not clear this buffer before and 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Secustar | Drivecrypt Plus Pack | 3.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31605Vendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4213
- http://www.ivizsecurity.com/preboot-patch.html
- http://www.ivizsecurity.com/research/preboot/preboot_whitepaper.pdf
- http://www.ivizsecurity.com/security-advisory-iviz-sr-0807.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/495803/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30818
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31605Vendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4213
- http://www.ivizsecurity.com/preboot-patch.html
- http://www.ivizsecurity.com/research/preboot/preboot_whitepaper.pdf
- http://www.ivizsecurity.com/security-advisory-iviz-sr-0807.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/495803/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30818
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-3898?
CVE-2008-3898 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). Secu Star DriveCrypt Plus Pack 3.9 stores pre-boot authentication passwords in the BIOS Keyboard buffer and does not clear this buffer before and after use, which allows local users to obtain sensitiv...
How severe is CVE-2008-3898?
CVE-2008-3898 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-2008-3898?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Secustar Drivecrypt Plus Pack.