CVE-2010-0225

Name: CVE-2010-0225
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-01-07T19:30:00.607+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.28%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-0225 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. SanDisk Cruzer Enterprise USB flash drives use a fixed 256-bit key for obtaining access to the cleartext drive contents, which makes it easier for physically proximate attackers to read or modify data by determining and providing this key.. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SanDisk Cruzer Enterprise USB flash drives use a fixed 256-bit key for obtaining access to the cleartext drive contents, which makes it easier for physically proximate attackers to read or modify data by determining and providing this key.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.28%

19.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-312

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sandisk	Cruzer Enterprise Firmware	All versions

References

http://blogs.zdnet.com/hardware/?p=6655Broken Link
http://it.slashdot.org/story/10/01/05/1734242/Third Party Advisory
http://www.h-online.com/security/news/item/NIST-certified-USB-Flash-drives-with-hardware-encryption-cracked-895308.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.sandisk.com/business-solutions/enterprise/technical-support/security-bulletin-december-2009Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37677Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.syss.de/fileadmin/ressources/040_veroeffentlichungen/dokumente/SySS_knackt_SanDisk_USB-Stick.pdfBroken Link
http://www.syss.de/index.php?id=108&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=528&cHash=8d16fa63d9
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0078Third Party Advisory
https://www.ironkey.com/usb-flash-drive-flaw-exposedBroken Link
http://blogs.zdnet.com/hardware/?p=6655Broken Link
http://it.slashdot.org/story/10/01/05/1734242/Third Party Advisory
http://www.h-online.com/security/news/item/NIST-certified-USB-Flash-drives-with-hardware-encryption-cracked-895308.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.sandisk.com/business-solutions/enterprise/technical-support/security-bulletin-december-2009Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37677Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.syss.de/fileadmin/ressources/040_veroeffentlichungen/dokumente/SySS_knackt_SanDisk_USB-Stick.pdfBroken Link
http://www.syss.de/index.php?id=108&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=528&cHash=8d16fa63d9
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0078Third Party Advisory
https://www.ironkey.com/usb-flash-drive-flaw-exposedBroken Link

Timeline

Published: Jan 7, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-0225?

How severe is CVE-2010-0225?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-0225 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0225?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2010-0225?

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Source: NVD / NIST