CVE-2015-7268
First published: Mon Nov 27 2017(Updated: )
Samsung 850 Pro and PM851 solid-state drives and Seagate ST500LT015 and ST500LT025 hard disk drives, when used on Windows and operating in Opal mode on Lenovo ThinkPad T440s laptops with BIOS 2.32 or ThinkPad W541 laptops with BIOS 2.21, or in Opal or eDrive mode on Dell Latitude E6410 laptops with BIOS A16 or Latitude E6430 laptops with BIOS A16, allow physically proximate attackers to bypass self-encrypting drive (SED) protection by triggering a soft reset and booting from an alternative OS, aka a "Forced Restart Attack."
Credit: cret@cert.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung 850 Pro Firmware | ||
| Samsung 850 Pro Firmware | ||
| Samsung PM851 | ||
| Samsung PM851 Firmware | ||
| Seagate ST500LT015 Firmware | ||
| Seagate ST500LT015 Firmware | ||
| Seagate ST500LT025 Firmware | ||
| Seagate ST500LT025 Firmware |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-7268?
The severity of CVE-2015-7268 is considered high due to the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive data.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7268?
To mitigate CVE-2015-7268, update the firmware of affected Samsung and Seagate drives to the latest version.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2015-7268?
CVE-2015-7268 affects Samsung 850 Pro and PM851 SSDs, as well as Seagate ST500LT015 and ST500LT025 HDDs, used in specific Lenovo and Dell laptops.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2015-7268?
CVE-2015-7268 can be exploited to bypass encryption on self-encrypting drives, allowing unauthorized users to access protected data.
When was CVE-2015-7268 disclosed?
CVE-2015-7268 was disclosed in November 2015.
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