CVE-2022-28385: An issue was discovered in certain Verbatim drives through 2022-03-31. Due to missing integrity checks, an attacker can manipulate the content of the ...

Description

An issue was discovered in certain Verbatim drives through 2022-03-31. Due to missing integrity checks, an attacker can manipulate the content of the emulated CD-ROM drive (containing the Windows and macOS client software). The content of this emulated CD-ROM drive is stored as an ISO-9660 image in the hidden sectors of the USB drive, that can only be accessed using special IOCTL commands, or when installing the drive in an external disk enclosure. By manipulating this ISO-9660 image or replacing it with another one, an attacker is able to store malicious software on the emulated CD-ROM drive. This software may get executed by an unsuspecting victim when using the device. For example, an attacker with temporary physical access during the supply chain could program a modified ISO-9660 image on a device that always accepts an attacker-controlled password for unlocking the device. If the attacker later on gains access to the used USB drive, he can simply decrypt all contained user data. Storing arbitrary other malicious software is also possible. This affects Executive Fingerprint Secure SSD GDMSFE01-INI3637-C VER1.1 and Fingerprint Secure Portable Hard Drive Part Number #53650.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.6/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.32%

23.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-345

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Verbatim	Executive Fingerprint Secure Ssd Firmware	<= 2022-03-31
Verbatim	Fingerprint Secure Portable Hard Drive Firmware	<= 2022-03-31

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167536/Verbatim-Fingerprint-Secure-Portable-Hard-Drive-53650-Insufficient-Verification.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167546/Verbatim-Executive-Fingerprint-Secure-SSD-GDMSFE01-INI3637-C-VER1.1-Insufficient-Verification.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Jun/23Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Jun/26Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.syss.de/fileadmin/dokumente/Publikationen/Advisories/SYSS-2022-013.txtExploit
https://www.syss.de/fileadmin/dokumente/Publikationen/Advisories/SYSS-2022-017.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167536/Verbatim-Fingerprint-Secure-Portable-Hard-Drive-53650-Insufficient-Verification.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167546/Verbatim-Executive-Fingerprint-Secure-SSD-GDMSFE01-INI3637-C-VER1.1-Insufficient-Verification.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Jun/23Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Jun/26Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.syss.de/fileadmin/dokumente/Publikationen/Advisories/SYSS-2022-013.txtExploit
https://www.syss.de/fileadmin/dokumente/Publikationen/Advisories/SYSS-2022-017.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 8, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-28385?

An issue was discovered in certain Verbatim drives through 2022-03-31. Due to missing integrity checks, an attacker can manipulate the content of the emulated CD-ROM drive (containing the Windows and macOS client software). The content of this emulated CD-ROM drive is stored as an ISO-9660 image in the hidden sectors of the USB drive, that can only be accessed using special IOCTL commands, or when installing the drive in an external disk enclosure. By manipulating this ISO-9660 image or replacing it with another one, an attacker is able to store malicious software on the emulated CD-ROM drive. This software may get executed by an unsuspecting victim when using the device. For example, an attacker with temporary physical access during the supply chain could program a modified ISO-9660 image on a device that always accepts an attacker-controlled password for unlocking the device. If the attacker later on gains access to the used USB drive, he can simply decrypt all contained user data. Storing arbitrary other malicious software is also possible. This affects Executive Fingerprint Secure SSD GDMSFE01-INI3637-C VER1.1 and Fingerprint Secure Portable Hard Drive Part Number #53650.

How severe is CVE-2022-28385?

CVE-2022-28385 has a CVSS score of 4.6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28385?

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.