What is the severity of CVE-2014-2005?

CVE-2014-2005 has a severity rating of medium, as it allows unauthorized users to access systems under certain conditions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2005?

To fix CVE-2014-2005, upgrade Sophos Enterprise Console to version 5.2.2 or later.

Which Sophos Enterprise Console versions are vulnerable to CVE-2014-2005?

Sophos Enterprise Console versions 5.1, 5.2, and 5.2.1 are vulnerable to CVE-2014-2005.

What kind of attacks can CVE-2014-2005 enable?

CVE-2014-2005 could enable physically proximate attackers to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access to desktop systems.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-2005 if I cannot upgrade?

Using additional physical security measures to restrict access to affected systems can serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-2014-2005.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2014-2005

medium

6.9

CWE

287

25/6/2014

6/8/2024

CVE-2014-2005

First published: Wed Jun 25 2014(Updated: )

Sophos Disk Encryption (SDE) 5.x in Sophos Enterprise Console (SEC) 5.x before 5.2.2 does not enforce intended authentication requirements for a resume action from sleep mode, which allows physically proximate attackers to obtain desktop access by leveraging the absence of a login screen.

Credit: vultures@jpcert.or.jp

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Sophos Enterprise Console	<=5.2.1
Sophos Enterprise Console	=5.1
Sophos Enterprise Console	=5.2
Sophos Enterprise Console	=5.2.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-2005?
CVE-2014-2005 has a severity rating of medium, as it allows unauthorized users to access systems under certain conditions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2005?
To fix CVE-2014-2005, upgrade Sophos Enterprise Console to version 5.2.2 or later.
Which Sophos Enterprise Console versions are vulnerable to CVE-2014-2005?
Sophos Enterprise Console versions 5.1, 5.2, and 5.2.1 are vulnerable to CVE-2014-2005.
What kind of attacks can CVE-2014-2005 enable?
CVE-2014-2005 could enable physically proximate attackers to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access to desktop systems.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-2005 if I cannot upgrade?
Using additional physical security measures to restrict access to affected systems can serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-2014-2005.

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