CVE-2015-7269 — MEDIUM (4.2)

Vulnerability Description

Seagate ST500LT015 hard disk drives, when operating in eDrive mode on Lenovo ThinkPad W541 laptops with BIOS 2.21, allow physically proximate attackers to bypass self-encrypting drive (SED) protection by attaching a second SATA connector to exposed pins, maintaining an alternate power source, and attaching the data cable to another machine, aka a "Hot Unplug Attack."

CVSS Score

4.2

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

PHYSICAL

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Seagate	St500Lt015 Firmware	-
Seagate	St500Lt015	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-254

References

https://www.blackhat.com/docs/eu-15/materials/eu-15-Boteanu-Bypassing-Self-EncryTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
https://www.infoworld.com/article/3004913/encryption/self-encrypting-drives-are-Technical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
https://www.blackhat.com/docs/eu-15/materials/eu-15-Boteanu-Bypassing-Self-EncryTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
https://www.infoworld.com/article/3004913/encryption/self-encrypting-drives-are-Technical DescriptionThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2015-7269?

CVE-2015-7269 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.2 (MEDIUM). Seagate ST500LT015 hard disk drives, when operating in eDrive mode on Lenovo ThinkPad W541 laptops with BIOS 2.21, allow physically proximate attackers to bypass self-encrypting drive (SED) protection...

How severe is CVE-2015-7269?

CVE-2015-7269 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2015-7269?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Seagate St500Lt015 Firmware, Seagate St500Lt015.