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Self-Encrypting Solid-State Drive Vulnerabilities

Microsoft have released details of several vulnerabilities in the hardware encryption of certain Samsung and Crucial-branded self-encrypting solid-state drives.
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Summary

Microsoft have released details of several vulnerabilities in the hardware encryption of certain Samsung and Crucial-branded self-encrypting solid-state drives.

Threat details

A local attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to obtain access to sensitive information.

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Remediation steps

Type Step
Users and administrators are encouraged to review Microsoft's Security Advisory ADV180028 and Samsung's Customer Notice regarding their SSDs for more information and refer to vendors for appropriate patches and recommendations, when available.

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Last edited: 17 February 2020 12:54 pm