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.

Score

CVSS 3.0 7.8 High

Status

Modified - cve@mitre.org

Published

2018-04-05

Last modified

2024-08-05

Weaknesses

CWE-916

Affected products

• Endpoint Protection (Sophos)

References

• http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/SOPHOS-ENDPOINT-PROTECTION-CONTROL-PANEL-v10.7-INSECURE-CRYPTO-CVE-2018-9233…
• http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Apr/7
• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44411/