CVE-2018-16160: High severity f-secure securecore vulnerability

Published Nov 15, 2018
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Updated

SecureCore Standard Edition Version 2.x allows an attacker to bypass the product 's authentication to log in to a Windows PC.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Ftsafe Securecore>=2.0<3.0
Microsoft Windows 8
Microsoft Windows 8.1

Event History

Nov 15, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-16160?

CVE-2018-16160 is a vulnerability that allows an attacker to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access to a Windows PC.

2

How severe is CVE-2018-16160?

CVE-2018-16160 has a severity rating of 7.8 out of 10, indicating a high severity.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2018-16160?

SecureCore Standard Edition Version 2.x is affected by CVE-2018-16160.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2018-16160?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2018-16160 by bypassing the product's authentication mechanism to log in to a Windows PC.

5

Is Microsoft Windows 8 or 8.1 vulnerable to CVE-2018-16160?

No, Microsoft Windows 8 and 8.1 are not vulnerable to CVE-2018-16160.

6

Is there a fix available for CVE-2018-16160?

There is currently no known fix or patch available for CVE-2018-16160. It is recommended to follow the vendor's recommendations to mitigate the vulnerability.

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