CVE-2010-0225
First published: Thu Jan 07 2010(Updated: )
SanDisk Cruzer Enterprise USB flash drives use a fixed 256-bit key for obtaining access to the cleartext drive contents, which makes it easier for physically proximate attackers to read or modify data by determining and providing this key.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SanDisk Cruzer Enterprise Firmware | ||
| SanDisk Cruzer Enterprise Firmware |
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Reference Links
- http://blogs.zdnet.com/hardware/?p=6655
- http://it.slashdot.org/story/10/01/05/1734242/
- http://www.h-online.com/security/news/item/NIST-certified-USB-Flash-drives-with-hardware-encryption-cracked-895308.html
- http://www.sandisk.com/business-solutions/enterprise/technical-support/security-bulletin-december-2009
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37677
- http://www.syss.de/fileadmin/ressources/040_veroeffentlichungen/dokumente/SySS_knackt_SanDisk_USB-Stick.pdf
- http://www.syss.de/index.php?id=108&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=528&cHash=8d16fa63d9
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0078
- https://www.ironkey.com/usb-flash-drive-flaw-exposed
- http://www.syss.de/index.php?id=108&tx_ttnews[tt_news]=528&cHash=8d16fa63d9
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-0225?
CVE-2010-0225 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to the use of a fixed encryption key.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0225?
To fix CVE-2010-0225, you should replace affected SanDisk Cruzer Enterprise USB flash drives with updated models that utilize stronger encryption.
Who is affected by CVE-2010-0225?
Users of SanDisk Cruzer Enterprise USB flash drives with vulnerable firmware are affected by CVE-2010-0225.
What type of attack does CVE-2010-0225 allow?
CVE-2010-0225 allows physically proximate attackers to access and modify data on the USB drives by exploiting the fixed encryption key.
Is my SanDisk Cruzer Enterprise drive vulnerable to CVE-2010-0225?
Your SanDisk Cruzer Enterprise drive is vulnerable to CVE-2010-0225 if it uses the affected firmware version.
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