Vulnerability Details : CVE-2018-9233
Sophos Endpoint Protection 10.7 uses an unsalted SHA-1 hash for password storage in %PROGRAMDATA%\Sophos\Sophos Anti-Virus\Config\machine.xml, which makes it easier for attackers to determine a cleartext password, and subsequently choose unsafe malware settings, via rainbow tables or other approaches.
Products affected by CVE-2018-9233
- cpe:2.3:a:sophos:endpoint_protection:10.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2018-9233
0.16%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 53 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2018-9233
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.1
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LOW | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
3.9
|
2.9
|
NIST | |
|
7.8
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2018-9233
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The product generates a hash for a password, but it uses a scheme that does not provide a sufficient level of computational effort that would make password cracking attacks infeasible or expensive.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2018-9233
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44411/
Sophos Endpoint Protection Control Panel 10.7 - Weak Password EncryptionExploit;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Apr/7
Full Disclosure: CVE-2018-9233 Sophos Endpoint Protection Control Panel v10.7 / Insecure CryptoExploit;Mailing List;Third Party Advisory
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http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/SOPHOS-ENDPOINT-PROTECTION-CONTROL-PANEL-v10.7-INSECURE-CRYPTO-CVE-2018-9233.txt
Exploit;Third Party Advisory
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