CVE-2020-5569: High severity toshiba password tool vulnerability

Published Apr 20, 2020
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Updated

An unquoted search path vulnerability exists in HDD Password tool (for Windows) version 1.20.6620 and earlier which is stored in CANVIO PREMIUM 3TB(HD-MB30TY, HD-MA30TY, HD-MB30TS, HD-MA30TS), CANVIO PREMIUM 2TB(HD-MB20TY, HD-MA20TY, HD-MB20TS, HD-MA20TS), CANVIO PREMIUM 1TB(HD-MB10TY, HD-MA10TY, HD-MB10TS, HD-MA10TS), CANVIO SLIM 1TB(HD-SB10TK, HD-SB10TS), and CANVIO SLIM 500GB(HD-SB50GK, HD-SA50GK, HD-SB50GS, HD-SA50GS), and which was downloaded before 2020 May 10. Since it registers Windows services with unquoted file paths, when a registered path contains spaces, and a malicious executable is placed on a certain path, it may be executed with the privilege of the Windows service.

Affected Software

19 affected components
Toshiba Password Tool For Windows<=1.20.6620
Toshiba Hd-ma10ts
Toshiba Hd-ma10ty
Toshiba Hd-ma20ts
Toshiba Hd-ma20ty
Toshiba Hd-ma30ts
Toshiba Hd-ma30ty
Toshiba Hd-mb10ts
Toshiba Hd-mb10ty
Toshiba Hd-mb20ts
Toshiba Hd-mb20ty
Toshiba Hd-mb30ts
Toshiba Hd-mb30ty
Toshiba Hd-sa50gk
Toshiba Hd-sa50gs
Toshiba Hd-sb10tk
Toshiba Hd-sb10ts
Toshiba Hd-sb50gk
Toshiba Hd-sb50gs

Event History

Apr 20, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:25 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:25 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-5569?

CVE-2020-5569 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the risk of untrusted file execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-5569?

To fix CVE-2020-5569, update the HDD Password tool to version 1.20.6621 or later.

3

Which versions of the HDD Password tool are affected by CVE-2020-5569?

CVE-2020-5569 affects HDD Password tool versions 1.20.6620 and earlier.

4

What are the vulnerable products related to CVE-2020-5569?

The vulnerable products include Toshiba CANVIO PREMIUM 1TB, 2TB, and 3TB hard drives with specific model numbers.

5

Can CVE-2020-5569 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2020-5569 requires local access to exploit, making remote exploitation unlikely.

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