CVE-2018-12037

Name: CVE-2018-12037
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-11-20T19:29:00.247+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-12037 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered on Samsung 840 EVO and 850 EVO devices (only in "ATA high" mode, not vulnerable in "TCG" or "ATA max" mode), Samsung T3 and T5 portable drives, and Crucial MX100, MX200 and MX300 devices. Absence of a cryptographic link between the password and the Disk Encryption Key allows attackers with privileged access to SSD firmware full access to encrypted data.. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered on Samsung 840 EVO and 850 EVO devices (only in "ATA high" mode, not vulnerable in "TCG" or "ATA max" mode), Samsung T3 and T5 portable drives, and Crucial MX100, MX200 and MX300 devices. Absence of a cryptographic link between the password and the Disk Encryption Key allows attackers with privileged access to SSD firmware full access to encrypted data.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.23%

13.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	840 Evo Firmware	All versions
Samsung	850 Evo Firmware	All versions
Samsung	T3 Firmware	All versions
Samsung	T5 Firmware	All versions
Micron	Crucial Mx100 Firmware	All versions
Micron	Crucial Mx200 Firmware	All versions
Micron	Crucial Mx300 Firmware	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105840Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/ADV180028Patch, Third Party Advisory, Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20181112-0001/Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105840Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/ADV180028Patch, Third Party Advisory, Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20181112-0001/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 20, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-12037?

How severe is CVE-2018-12037?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-12037 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-12037?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST