Sophos Disk Encryption 5.1/5.2/5.2.1 Sleep Mode improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Sophos Disk Encryption 5.1/5.2/5.2.1. This affects an unknown function of the component Sleep Mode. The manipulation results in improper authentication. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2014-2005. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Sophos Disk Encryption 5.1/5.2/5.2.1. Affected is an unknown part of the component Sleep Mode. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality.

The weakness was shared 06/24/2014 by Cybozu Inc. Security Incident Response Team (Website). The advisory is shared for download at jvn.jp. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2014-2005 since 02/17/2014. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version 5.2.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (94034) and SecurityFocus (BID 68169†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.1

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VulDB Temp Score: 5.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Physical: Yes
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Unproven

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Disk Encryption 5.2.2

Timelineinfo

02/17/2014 🔍
06/24/2014 +127 days 🔍
06/24/2014 +0 days 🔍
06/25/2014 +1 days 🔍
03/24/2015 +272 days 🔍
01/18/2022 +2492 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: sophos.com

Advisory: jvn.jp
Researcher: Cybozu Inc. Security Incident Response Team
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-2005 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-2005
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-65964
X-Force: 94034 - Sophos Disk Encryption sleep mode security bypass, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 68169 - Sophos Enterprise Console Local Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 03/24/2015 15:54
Updated: 01/18/2022 14:45
Changes: 03/24/2015 15:54 (52), 02/22/2018 07:11 (6), 01/18/2022 14:43 (3), 01/18/2022 14:45 (11)
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Cache ID: 216:85F:103

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