CVE-2019-11885 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2019-11885 where EyeDisk transmits passwords in plain text, risking interception through USB communication or specific SCSI commands. Find mitigation steps and affected systems here.
EyeDisk vulnerability allows for password interception through USB communication or specific SCSI commands.
Understanding CVE-2019-11885
EyeDisk security flaw enables password exposure through plain text transmission.
What is CVE-2019-11885?
EyeDisk uses a method that transmits passwords in plain text, making them vulnerable to interception via USB communication or specific SCSI commands.
The Impact of CVE-2019-11885
- Unauthorized access to sensitive information stored on EyeDisk
- Potential compromise of user passwords
Technical Details of CVE-2019-11885
EyeDisk vulnerability details and affected systems.
Vulnerability Description
EyeDisk's unlocking mechanism exposes passwords through plain text transmission, allowing interception through USB traffic or specific SCSI commands.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Not applicable
- Vendor: Not applicable
- Version: Not applicable
Exploitation Mechanism
- Intercepting USB communication
- Sending a specific SCSI command (06 05 52 41 01 b0 00 00 00 00 00 00)
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to mitigate the CVE-2019-11885 vulnerability.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Avoid storing sensitive information on EyeDisk
- Use alternative secure storage methods
Long-Term Security Practices
- Encrypt sensitive data before storage
- Regularly update security protocols
Patching and Updates
- Check for firmware updates from EyeDisk
- Apply patches to address the vulnerability