CVE-2005-2879 in usb lock auto-protect
Summary
by MITRE
advansysperu software usb lock auto-protect (ap) 1.5 uses a weak encryption scheme to encrypt passwords which allows local users to gain sensitive information and bypass usb interface protection.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/30/2017
The advansysperu software usb lock auto-protect version 1.5 presents a significant security vulnerability through its implementation of weak encryption for password storage and protection mechanisms. This vulnerability affects the software's ability to securely manage usb interface access controls, creating a pathway for local attackers to bypass critical security measures. The weakness lies in the encryption algorithm used to protect password data, which fails to provide adequate cryptographic strength for sensitive information protection. This vulnerability represents a failure in the software's security architecture and demonstrates poor implementation of cryptographic best practices.
The technical flaw manifests in the use of inadequate encryption methods that can be easily reverse-engineered or cracked by determined local users. The weak encryption scheme allows attackers to extract password information directly from the software's memory or configuration files, thereby compromising the entire usb protection mechanism. This vulnerability directly impacts the software's ability to maintain secure access controls and can lead to unauthorized system access through the usb interface. The flaw enables privilege escalation and unauthorized data access, as the encryption does not provide sufficient protection against reverse engineering or cryptographic attacks.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability creates substantial risk for systems utilizing the affected software, as local users can exploit the weak encryption to gain unauthorized access to protected usb interfaces. The impact extends beyond simple information disclosure, as attackers can bypass complete protection mechanisms and potentially access sensitive data or systems through the usb ports. This vulnerability undermines the fundamental security model of the software and can lead to data breaches, system compromise, and unauthorized access to critical infrastructure components. The local nature of the attack means that any user with access to the system can potentially exploit this weakness.
Security mitigation strategies should focus on implementing strong encryption algorithms such as AES-256 for password protection and ensuring proper key management practices. Organizations should consider immediate software updates or patches provided by the vendor to address this weakness, while also implementing additional access controls and monitoring mechanisms. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-327 which addresses the use of weak encryption algorithms and CWE-310 which covers cryptographic weakness. From an attacker perspective, this vulnerability maps to ATT&CK technique T1552.001 for unsecured credentials and T1068 for exploit for privilege escalation. The implementation of proper cryptographic standards and regular security assessments can prevent similar weaknesses in future deployments.