How severe is CVE-2008-7020?

CVE-2008-7020 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2008-7020 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-7020?

CVE-2008-7020 affects Mcafee Safeboot Device Encryption. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-7020?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-7020 published?

CVE-2008-7020 was published on 2009-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-7020

CVE-2008-7020 is a low-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Safeboot Device Encryption with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-310.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Mcafee Safeboot Device Encryption
Published: 2009-08-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

McAfee SafeBoot Device Encryption 4 build 4750 and earlier stores pre-boot authentication passwords in the BIOS Keyboard buffer and does not clear this buffer after use, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the physical memory locations associated with this buffer.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-7020?: McAfee SafeBoot Device Encryption 4 build 4750 and earlier stores pre-boot authentication passwords in the BIOS Keyboard buffer and does not clear this buffer after use, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the physical memory locations associated with this buffer.
How severe is CVE-2008-7020?: CVE-2008-7020 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2008-7020 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-7020?: CVE-2008-7020 affects Mcafee Safeboot Device Encryption. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-7020?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-7020 published?: CVE-2008-7020 was published on 2009-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:safeboot_device_encryption:4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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