CVE-2022-29838: Authentication issue with the encrypted volumes and auto mount feature in My Cloud devices
First published: Fri Dec 09 2022(Updated: )
Improper Authentication vulnerability in the encrypted volumes and auto mount features of Western Digital My Cloud devices allows insecure direct access to the drive information in the case of a device reset. This issue affects: Western Digital My Cloud My Cloud versions prior to 5.25.124 on Linux.
Credit: psirt@wdc.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Westerndigital My Cloud Os | <5.25.124 | |
| Westerndigital My Cloud | ||
| Westerndigital My Cloud Dl2100 | ||
| Westerndigital My Cloud Dl4100 | ||
| Westerndigital My Cloud Ex2 Ultra | ||
| Westerndigital My Cloud Ex2100 | ||
| Westerndigital My Cloud Ex4100 | ||
| Westerndigital My Cloud Mirror G2 | ||
| Westerndigital My Cloud Pr2100 | ||
| Westerndigital My Cloud Pr4100 | ||
| Westerndigital Wd Cloud |
Remedy
To take advantage of the latest security fixes, Western Digital recommends that users promptly update their devices to the latest firmware by clicking on the firmware update notification.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-29838.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-29838?
The severity of CVE-2022-29838 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.6.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-29838?
CVE-2022-29838 affects Western Digital My Cloud My Cloud versions prior to 5.25.124 on Linux.
How does CVE-2022-29838 impact Western Digital My Cloud devices?
CVE-2022-29838 allows insecure direct access to the drive information in the case of a device reset.
How can I fix CVE-2022-29838?
To fix CVE-2022-29838, update your Western Digital My Cloud device to version 5.25.124 or later.
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