Self-Encrypting Solid-State Drive Vulnerabilities

NCCIC is aware of reports of vulnerabilities in the hardware encryption of certain self-encrypting solid-state drives. An attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to obtain access to sensitive information.

NCCIC encourages users and administrators to review Vulnerability Note VU# 395981, Microsoft's Security Advisory ADV180028, and Samsung's Customer Notice regarding Samsung SSDs for more information and refer to vendors for appropriate patches and recommendations, when available.