FKIE_CVE-2012-4736

Vulnerability from fkie_nvd - Published: 2012-08-29 22:55 - Updated: 2026-06-16 23:45
Severity
Summary
The Device Encryption Client component in Sophos SafeGuard Enterprise 6.0, when a volume-based encryption policy is enabled in conjunction with a user-defined key, does not properly block use of exFAT USB flash drives, which makes it easier for local users to bypass intended access restrictions and copy sensitive information to a drive via multiple removal and reattach operations.
References
cve@mitre.orghttp://www.sophos.com/support/knowledgebase/1376/1380/114138.aspxVendor Advisory
cve@mitre.orghttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78580
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.sophos.com/support/knowledgebase/1376/1380/114138.aspxVendor Advisory
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78580
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
sophos safeguard_enterprise 6.0
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  "lastModified": "2026-06-16T23:45:38.763",
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