What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-15773?

CVE-2018-15773 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.2%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2018-15773?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2018-15773. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Data Protection Encryption CVE-2018-15773

MEDIUM

Information Exposure (CWE-200)

2018-12-05 security_alert@emc.com

Dell Information Disclosure Data Protection Encryption

4.3

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

4.3 MEDIUM

AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Physical

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Dec 05, 2018 - 18:29 nvd

MEDIUM 4.3

DescriptionNVD

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.

AnalysisAI

Dell Encryption (formerly Dell Data Protection | Encryption) v10.1.0 and earlier contain an information disclosure vulnerability. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.3), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. This Exposure of Sensitive Information vulnerability could allow attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. 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. Affected products include: Dell Data Protection \| Encryption.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.