CVE-2016-2398: Medium severity comcast xfinity home security system vulnerability

Published Feb 17, 2016
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Updated

Comcast XFINITY Home Security System does not properly maintain base-station communication, which allows physically proximate attackers to defeat sensor functionality by interfering with ZigBee 2.4 GHz transmissions.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Comcast XFINITY Home Security System

Event History

Feb 17, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-2398?

CVE-2016-2398 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to compromise the security of the XFINITY Home Security System.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-2398?

To mitigate CVE-2016-2398, users should ensure their XFINITY Home Security System firmware is updated to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2016-2398?

CVE-2016-2398 affects users of the Comcast XFINITY Home Security System that utilize ZigBee 2.4 GHz communications.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2016-2398 expose the system to?

CVE-2016-2398 exposes the XFINITY Home Security System to physical attacks that interfere with sensor functionality.

5

What components of the Comcast XFINITY Home Security System are affected by CVE-2016-2398?

CVE-2016-2398 specifically affects the base-station communication and sensor functionality within the Comcast XFINITY Home Security System.

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