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Self-Encrypting Solid-State Drive Vulnerabilities

Self-Encrypting Solid-State Drive Vulnerabilities

Created: Thursday, November 8, 2018 - 13:43
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Cybersecurity

The NCCIC reports it is aware of reports of vulnerabilities in the hardware encryption of certain self-encrypting solid-state drives. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to obtain access to sensitive information. NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review Vulnerability Note VU# 395981, Microsoft's Security Advisory ADV180028, and Samsung's Customer Notice regarding Samsung SSDs for more information and refer to vendors for appropriate patches and recommendations, when available. NCCIC/US-CERT.