CVE-2018-15773

Dell Encryption Enterprise \ Dell Data Protection Encryption Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Description

Dell Encryption (formerly Dell Data Protection | Encryption) v10.1.0 and earlier contain an information disclosure vulnerability. A malicious user with physical access to the machine could potentially exploit this vulnerability to access the unencrypted RegBack folder that contains back-ups of sensitive system files.

References

Link	Tags
https://www.dell.com/support/article/us/en/04/sln314963/dell-encryption-enterprise-dell-data-protection-encryption-information-disclosure-vulnerability?lang=en	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-15773?: CVE-2018-15773 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-15773?: To fix CVE-2018-15773, 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-2018-15773 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-15773 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.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-15773?: CVE-2018-15773 affects Dell Dell Encryption (formerly Dell Data Protection | Encryption).

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Description

Category

CWE-200 – Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

References

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