CVE-2010-0224
First published: Thu Jan 07 2010(Updated: )
SanDisk Cruzer Enterprise USB flash drives validate passwords with a program running on the host computer rather than the device hardware, which allows physically proximate attackers to access the cleartext drive contents via a modified program.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SanDisk Cruzer Enterprise USB |
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Reference Links
- http://blogs.zdnet.com/hardware/?p=6655
- http://www.h-online.com/security/news/item/NIST-certified-USB-Flash-drives-with-hardware-encryption-cracked-895308.html
- http://it.slashdot.org/story/10/01/05/1734242/
- http://www.sandisk.com/business-solutions/enterprise/technical-support/security-bulletin-december-2009
- https://www.ironkey.com/usb-flash-drive-flaw-exposed
- http://www.syss.de/fileadmin/ressources/040_veroeffentlichungen/dokumente/SySS_knackt_SanDisk_USB-Stick.pdf
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1023408
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37677
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0078
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/55475
- http://www.syss.de/index.php?id=108&tx_ttnews[tt_news]=528&cHash=8d16fa63d9
- http://www.syss.de/index.php?id=108&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=528&cHash=8d16fa63d9
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-0224?
CVE-2010-0224 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the ease with which attackers can exploit it.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0224?
To mitigate CVE-2010-0224, consider using USB drives that have built-in hardware encryption instead of relying on software for password validation.
Who is affected by CVE-2010-0224?
Users of SanDisk Cruzer Enterprise USB flash drives are directly affected by CVE-2010-0224.
What types of attacks are possible due to CVE-2010-0224?
CVE-2010-0224 allows attackers with physical access to potentially gain unauthorized access to the data stored on the affected USB drives.
Is CVE-2010-0224 a hardware or software vulnerability?
CVE-2010-0224 is primarily a software vulnerability, as it involves the password validation process executed on the host computer instead of the hardware.
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