What is the severity of CVE-2018-12038?

The severity of CVE-2018-12038 is considered high due to the potential unauthorized access to the disk-encryption key.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12038?

To fix CVE-2018-12038, users should update to the latest firmware version provided by Samsung.

What devices are affected by CVE-2018-12038?

CVE-2018-12038 specifically affects Samsung 840 EVO devices and their firmware.

Can CVE-2018-12038 lead to data loss?

Yes, CVE-2018-12038 can potentially lead to data loss if the disk-encryption key is compromised.

Is CVE-2018-12038 still a threat?

CVE-2018-12038 remains a threat to unpatched devices, making it essential to apply updates.

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CVE-2018-12038

medium

4.2

CWE

522

20/11/2018

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-12038

First published: Tue Nov 20 2018(Updated: )

An issue was discovered on Samsung 840 EVO devices. Vendor-specific commands may allow access to the disk-encryption key.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Samsung 840 Evo Firmware
Samsung 840 EVO

Remedy

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-12038?
The severity of CVE-2018-12038 is considered high due to the potential unauthorized access to the disk-encryption key.
How do I fix CVE-2018-12038?
To fix CVE-2018-12038, users should update to the latest firmware version provided by Samsung.
What devices are affected by CVE-2018-12038?
CVE-2018-12038 specifically affects Samsung 840 EVO devices and their firmware.
Can CVE-2018-12038 lead to data loss?
Yes, CVE-2018-12038 can potentially lead to data loss if the disk-encryption key is compromised.
Is CVE-2018-12038 still a threat?
CVE-2018-12038 remains a threat to unpatched devices, making it essential to apply updates.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-12038?
The severity of CVE-2018-12038 is considered high due to the potential unauthorized access to the disk-encryption key.
How do I fix CVE-2018-12038?
To fix CVE-2018-12038, users should update to the latest firmware version provided by Samsung.
What devices are affected by CVE-2018-12038?
CVE-2018-12038 specifically affects Samsung 840 EVO devices and their firmware.
Can CVE-2018-12038 lead to data loss?
Yes, CVE-2018-12038 can potentially lead to data loss if the disk-encryption key is compromised.
Is CVE-2018-12038 still a threat?
CVE-2018-12038 remains a threat to unpatched devices, making it essential to apply updates.