CVE-2008-3899

Description

TrueCrypt 5.0 stores pre-boot authentication passwords in the BIOS Keyboard buffer and does not clear this buffer before and after use, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the physical memory locations associated with this buffer. NOTE: the researcher mentions a response from the vendor denying the vulnerability.

Category

2.1
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.06%
Third-Party Advisory securityreason.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4203 third party advisory
http://www.ivizsecurity.com/preboot-patch.html
http://www.ivizsecurity.com/research/preboot/preboot_whitepaper.pdf
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/495805/100/0/threaded mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-3899?
CVE-2008-3899 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-3899?
To fix CVE-2008-3899, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2008-3899 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2008-3899 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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