CVE-2008-3901

Description

Software suspend 2 2-2.2.1, when used with the Linux kernel 2.6.16, stores pre-boot authentication passwords in the BIOS Keyboard buffer and does not clear this buffer after use, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the physical memory locations associated with this buffer.

Category

2.1
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.ivizsecurity.com/research/preboot/preboot_whitepaper.pdf

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-3901?
CVE-2008-3901 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-3901?
To fix CVE-2008-3901, 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-2008-3901 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2008-3901 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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