CVE-2018-12332: Medium severity ecos secure boot stick vulnerability

Published Jun 17, 2018
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Updated

Incomplete Cleanup vulnerability in ECOS Secure Boot Stick (aka SBS) 5.6.5 allows an attacker to compromise authentication and encryption keys via a compromised host PC after a reset.

Affected Software

2 affected components
ECOS Secure Boot Stick Firmware=5.6.5
ECOS Secure Boot Stick

Event History

Jun 17, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-12332?

CVE-2018-12332 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on authentication and encryption keys.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-12332?

To fix CVE-2018-12332, it is recommended to update the ECOS Secure Boot Stick firmware to a version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What are the implications of CVE-2018-12332?

The implications of CVE-2018-12332 include the risk of an attacker compromising authentication and encryption keys, leading to unauthorized access.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2018-12332?

CVE-2018-12332 specifically affects ECOS Secure Boot Stick firmware version 5.6.5.

5

Can CVE-2018-12332 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2018-12332 requires a physical compromise of the host PC to exploit the vulnerability, meaning it is not a remote exploit.

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