CVE-2012-4736 Security feature bypass in n/a
Local users can bypass encryption restrictions to copy sensitive data to exFAT USB drives by exploiting a flaw in Sophos SafeGuard Enterprise.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2012-4736?
CVE-2012-4736 is a low-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Aug 2012. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-4736?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sophos Safeguard Enterprise.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4736?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-4736 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2012-4736 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-4736 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mxv8-7qpp-vv58.