CVE-2008-7020
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CVE-2008-7020 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. McAfee SafeBoot Device Encryption 4 build 4750 and earlier stores pre-boot authentication passwords in the BIOS Keyboard buffer and does not clear this buffer after use, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the physical memory locations associated with this buffer.. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
McAfee SafeBoot Device Encryption 4 build 4750 and earlier stores pre-boot authentication passwords in the BIOS Keyboard buffer and does not clear this buffer after use, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the physical memory locations associated with this buffer.
Metrics
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mcafee | Safeboot Device Encryption | 4 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31903Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31903Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
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