Vulnerability Description
McAfee SafeBoot Device Encryption 4 build 4750 and earlier 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mcafee | Safeboot Device Encryption | 4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2008/Sep/0378.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31903Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ivizsecurity.com/research/preboot/preboot_whitepaper.pdf
- http://www.ivizsecurity.com/security-advisory-iviz-sr-08010.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45275
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2008/Sep/0378.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31903Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ivizsecurity.com/research/preboot/preboot_whitepaper.pdf
- http://www.ivizsecurity.com/security-advisory-iviz-sr-08010.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45275
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-7020?
CVE-2008-7020 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). McAfee SafeBoot Device Encryption 4 build 4750 and earlier stores pre-boot authentication passwords in the BIOS Keyboard buffer and does not clear this buffer after use, which allows local users to ob...
How severe is CVE-2008-7020?
CVE-2008-7020 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-2008-7020?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mcafee Safeboot Device Encryption.