CVE-2017-18642: Infoleak

Published Feb 10, 2020
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Updated

Syska Smart Bulb devices through 2017-08-06 receive RGB parameters over cleartext Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), leading to sniffing, reverse engineering, and replay attacks.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Syska Smartlight Rainbow Led Smart Bulb Firmware<=2017-08-06
Syska Smartlight Rainbow Led Smart Bulb

Event History

Feb 10, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:40 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:40 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-18642?

CVE-2017-18642 is a vulnerability affecting Syska Smart Bulb devices through 2017-08-06.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2017-18642?

CVE-2017-18642 has a severity value of 6.5, which is considered medium.

3

How does CVE-2017-18642 affect Syska Smart Bulb devices?

CVE-2017-18642 allows sniffing, reverse engineering, and replay attacks on Syska Smart Bulb devices through 2017-08-06.

4

Is the Syska Smartlight Rainbow Led Smart Bulb vulnerable to CVE-2017-18642?

No, the Syska Smartlight Rainbow Led Smart Bulb is not vulnerable to CVE-2017-18642.

5

How can I fix CVE-2017-18642?

To fix CVE-2017-18642, it is recommended to update the firmware of Syska Smart Bulb devices to a version after 2017-08-06.

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