Disk Encryption Vulnerability on Samsung 840 EVO Devices
CVE-2018-12038

4.2MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Samsung
Status
840 Evo Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 November 2018

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

A vulnerability has been identified on Samsung 840 EVO devices that allows adversaries to exploit vendor-specific commands, gaining unauthorized access to the disk-encryption key. This could potentially compromise sensitive data stored on the affected devices, posing significant security risks for users. It is essential for owners of these devices to remain vigilant and apply any necessary security updates to mitigate this issue.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

remote-bitlocker-encryption-report
Created by gdraperi

References

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20181112-0001/
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/395981
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105841
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EPSS Score

9% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.2
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Physical
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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