CVE-2012-4736

Description

The Device Encryption Client component in Sophos SafeGuard Enterprise 6.0, when a volume-based encryption policy is enabled in conjunction with a user-defined key, does not properly block use of exFAT USB flash drives, which makes it easier for local users to bypass intended access restrictions and copy sensitive information to a drive via multiple removal and reattach operations.

Category

3.3
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Vendor Advisory sophos.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.sophos.com/support/knowledgebase/1376/1380/114138.aspx vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78580 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-4736?
CVE-2012-4736 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-4736?
To fix CVE-2012-4736, 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-2012-4736 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2012-4736 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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