Vulnerability Description
Intel firmware PE94510M.86A.0050.2007.0710.1559 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Intel | Bios | pe94510m.86a.0050.2007.0710.1559 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4205
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020738
- http://www.ivizsecurity.com/preboot-patch.html
- http://www.ivizsecurity.com/research/preboot/preboot_whitepaper.pdf
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/604539US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/495804/100/0/threaded
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4205
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020738
- http://www.ivizsecurity.com/preboot-patch.html
- http://www.ivizsecurity.com/research/preboot/preboot_whitepaper.pdf
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/604539US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/495804/100/0/threaded
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-3900?
CVE-2008-3900 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). Intel firmware PE94510M.86A.0050.2007.0710.1559 stores pre-boot authentication passwords in the BIOS Keyboard buffer and does not clear this buffer after use, which allows local users to obtain sensit...
How severe is CVE-2008-3900?
CVE-2008-3900 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-2008-3900?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Intel Bios.