VDB-62146 · CVE-2010-5249 · SA41209

Sophos SafeGuard PrivateCrypto 2.40.1.2 pcrypt0406.dll missing encryption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Sophos SafeGuard PrivateCrypto 2.40.1.2. The impacted element is an unknown function in the library pcrypt0406.dll. Executing a manipulation can lead to missing encryption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2010-5249. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Sophos SafeGuard PrivateCrypto 2.40.1.2. This vulnerability affects an unknown function in the library pcrypt0406.dll. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a missing encryption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-311. The product does not encrypt sensitive or critical information before storage or transmission. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Sophos Free Encryption 2.40.1.1 and Sophos SafeGuard PrivateCrypto 2.40.1.2 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse pcrypt0406.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .uti file. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

The weakness was released 09/07/2012 (Website). The advisory is available at secunia.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2010-5249 since 09/07/2012. Local access is required to approach this attack. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. This vulnerability is assigned to T1600 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Secunia (SA41209†). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.4

VulDB Base Score: 8.4
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Class: Missing encryption
CWE: CWE-311 / CWE-310
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Timelineinfo

08/31/2010 🔍
09/07/2012 +738 days 🔍
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03/23/2015 +927 days 🔍
01/13/2018 +1027 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: sophos.com

Advisory: secunia.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2010-5249 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2010-5249
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-62146
Secunia: 41209 - Sophos Free Encryption / SafeGuard PrivateCrypto Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability, Highly Critical

Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 01/13/2018 12:42
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (43), 01/13/2018 12:42 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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