Whole Disk Encryption with Intel Optane Memory Modules - Lenovo Support US

Lenovo Security Advisory: LEN-22881

Potential Impact: Information disclosure

Severity: Medium

Scope of Impact: Industry-wide

CVE Identifier: CVE-2018-3619

Summary Description:

Intel has identified an issue where configuring an Optane memory module before enabling BitLocker whole disk encryption results in portions of the memory module being left unencrypted.

Mitigation Strategy for Customers (what you should do to protect yourself):

Intel recommends a specific sequence for applying BitLocker full drive encryption to Optane memory modules. Please see Intel security advisory INTEL-SA-00114 for the steps and additional information.