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CVE-2018-9233 Details
Description
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.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/SOPHOS-ENDPOINT-PROTECTION-CONTROL-PANEL-v10.7-INSECURE-CRYPTO-CVE-2018-9233.txt | CVE | ExploitThird Party Advisory |
| http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Apr/7 | CVE | ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44411/ | CVE | ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/SOPHOS-ENDPOINT-PROTECTION-CONTROL-PANEL-v10.7-INSECURE-CRYPTO-CVE-2018-9233.txt | [email protected] | ExploitThird Party Advisory |
| http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Apr/7 | [email protected] | ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44411/ | [email protected] | ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-916 | Use of Password Hash With Insufficient Computational Effort | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| sophos endpoint protection | 10.7 |
CPE
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Change History
6 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Nov 21, 2024 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| May 14, 2024 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Oct 3, 2019 | CWE Remap | [email protected] |
| May 18, 2018 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Apr 9, 2018 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |