What devices are affected by CVE-2018-12037?

The affected devices include Samsung 840 EVO, 850 EVO, T3, T5, and Crucial MX100, MX200, MX300 on ATA high mode.

What is the severity of CVE-2018-12037?

CVE-2018-12037 is classified as a vulnerability that can lead to unauthorized access to encrypted data.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12037?

To fix CVE-2018-12037, update the firmware of the affected devices to the latest version provided by the manufacturer.

What is the main issue with CVE-2018-12037?

The main issue with CVE-2018-12037 is the absence of a cryptographic link between the password and the Disk Encryption Key.

Is CVE-2018-12037 present in all operating modes?

No, CVE-2018-12037 is only present in "ATA high" mode and not in "TCG" or "ATA max" modes.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-12037

medium

20/11/2018

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-12037

First published: Tue Nov 20 2018(Updated: )

An issue was discovered on Samsung 840 EVO and 850 EVO devices (only in "ATA high" mode, not vulnerable in "TCG" or "ATA max" mode), Samsung T3 and T5 portable drives, and Crucial MX100, MX200 and MX300 devices. Absence of a cryptographic link between the password and the Disk Encryption Key allows attackers with privileged access to SSD firmware full access to encrypted data.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Samsung 840 Evo Firmware
Samsung 840 EVO
Samsung 850 Evo Firmware
Samsung 850 Evo
Samsung T3 Firmware
Samsung T3
Samsung T5 Firmware
Samsung T5
Micron Crucial Mx100 Firmware
Micron Crucial Mx100
Micron Crucial Mx200 Firmware
Micron Crucial Mx200
Micron Crucial Mx300 Firmware
Micron Crucial Mx300

Remedy

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/ADV180028

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Frequently Asked Questions

What devices are affected by CVE-2018-12037?
The affected devices include Samsung 840 EVO, 850 EVO, T3, T5, and Crucial MX100, MX200, MX300 on ATA high mode.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-12037?
CVE-2018-12037 is classified as a vulnerability that can lead to unauthorized access to encrypted data.
How do I fix CVE-2018-12037?
To fix CVE-2018-12037, update the firmware of the affected devices to the latest version provided by the manufacturer.
What is the main issue with CVE-2018-12037?
The main issue with CVE-2018-12037 is the absence of a cryptographic link between the password and the Disk Encryption Key.
Is CVE-2018-12037 present in all operating modes?
No, CVE-2018-12037 is only present in "ATA high" mode and not in "TCG" or "ATA max" modes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What devices are affected by CVE-2018-12037?
The affected devices include Samsung 840 EVO, 850 EVO, T3, T5, and Crucial MX100, MX200, MX300 on ATA high mode.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-12037?
CVE-2018-12037 is classified as a vulnerability that can lead to unauthorized access to encrypted data.
How do I fix CVE-2018-12037?
To fix CVE-2018-12037, update the firmware of the affected devices to the latest version provided by the manufacturer.
What is the main issue with CVE-2018-12037?
The main issue with CVE-2018-12037 is the absence of a cryptographic link between the password and the Disk Encryption Key.
Is CVE-2018-12037 present in all operating modes?
No, CVE-2018-12037 is only present in "ATA high" mode and not in "TCG" or "ATA max" modes.