CVE-2018-12337: Infoleak

Published Jun 17, 2018
·
Updated

Reliance on Security Through Obscurity vulnerability in ECOS Secure Boot Stick (aka SBS) 5.6.5 allows an attacker to partially extract confidential configurations via user-space emulation.

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-2018-12337?

The severity of CVE-2018-12337 is considered to be high due to the risk of confidential configuration extraction.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-12337?

To fix CVE-2018-12337, update to a patched version of the ECOS Secure Boot Stick firmware that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What does CVE-2018-12337 exploit?

CVE-2018-12337 exploits a reliance on security through obscurity, allowing partial extraction of configurations.

4

Which version of the ECOS Secure Boot Stick is affected by CVE-2018-12337?

Version 5.6.5 of the ECOS Secure Boot Stick firmware is affected by CVE-2018-12337.

5

Is there a way for attackers to exploit CVE-2018-12337 remotely?

Yes, attackers can exploit CVE-2018-12337 via user-space emulation, potentially enabling remote attacks.

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