CVE-2018-12038 : Security Advisory and Response

A problem has been found on Samsung 840 EVO devices where it may be possible to access the disk-encryption key through vendor-specific commands.

Understanding CVE-2018-12038

An issue was discovered on Samsung 840 EVO devices where vendor-specific commands may allow access to the disk-encryption key.

What is CVE-2018-12038?

This CVE identifies a vulnerability on Samsung 840 EVO devices that could potentially expose the disk-encryption key through specific commands.

The Impact of CVE-2018-12038

The vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data stored on affected Samsung 840 EVO devices.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-12038

Vulnerability Description

The issue allows potential access to the disk-encryption key on Samsung 840 EVO devices through specific vendor commands.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Samsung 840 EVO
Vendor: Samsung
Versions: All versions

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by executing vendor-specific commands to retrieve the disk-encryption key.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable vendor-specific commands that could potentially access the disk-encryption key.
Monitor for any unauthorized access to sensitive data.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update firmware and security patches on Samsung 840 EVO devices.
Implement encryption best practices to safeguard sensitive data.

Patching and Updates

Apply any security patches or updates provided by Samsung to address the vulnerability.