PT-2008-5235 · Unknown · Software Suspend

Published 2008-09-03 · Updated 2008-09-05 · CVE-2008-3901

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

2.1

Low

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Software suspend versions 2 through 2.2.1

Description The issue allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading physical memory locations. This is due to the storage of pre-boot authentication passwords in the BIOS Keyboard buffer, which is not cleared after use.

Recommendations For Software suspend versions 2 through 2.2.1, consider clearing the BIOS Keyboard buffer after use to prevent sensitive information from being obtained. As a temporary workaround, restrict access to physical memory locations associated with the BIOS Keyboard buffer to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

Information Disclosure

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Related Identifiers

CVE-2008-3901

Affected Products

Software Suspend

References · 2

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-3901 · Security Note
• http://ivizsecurity.com/research/preboot/preboot_whitepaper.pdf · Note