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CVE-2021-28653

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.89%

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CVE-2021-28653 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The iOS and macOS apps before 1.4.1 for the Western Digital G-Technology ArmorLock NVMe SSD store keys insecurely. They choose a non-preferred storage mechanism if the device has Secure Enclave support but lacks biometric authentication hardware.. EPSS estimates a 0.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The iOS and macOS apps before 1.4.1 for the Western Digital G-Technology ArmorLock NVMe SSD store keys insecurely. They choose a non-preferred storage mechanism if the device has Secure Enclave support but lacks biometric authentication hardware.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability
0.89%

54.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
WesterndigitalArmorlock< 1.4.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-28653?
The iOS and macOS apps before 1.4.1 for the Western Digital G-Technology ArmorLock NVMe SSD store keys insecurely. They choose a non-preferred storage mechanism if the device has Secure Enclave support but lacks biometric authentication hardware.
How severe is CVE-2021-28653?
CVE-2021-28653 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-28653?
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