CVE-2017-2161: Low severity toshiba flashair vulnerability

Published May 22, 2017
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Updated

FlashAirTM SDHC Memory Card (SD-WE Series <W-03>) V3.00.02 and earlier and FlashAirTM SDHC Memory Card (SD-WD/WC Series <W-02>) V2.00.04 and earlier allows authenticated attackers to bypass access restrictions to obtain unauthorized image data via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Toshiba FlashAir<=2.00.04
Toshiba FlashAir<=3.00.02

Event History

May 22, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2161?

CVE-2017-2161 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to sensitive image data.

2

Who is affected by CVE-2017-2161?

CVE-2017-2161 affects the Toshiba FlashAir SDHC Memory Card models with firmware versions V3.00.02 and earlier, and V2.00.04 and earlier.

3

How do I fix CVE-2017-2161?

To fix CVE-2017-2161, update the firmware of affected Toshiba FlashAir SDHC Memory Cards to the latest version available from the manufacturer.

4

What specific issue does CVE-2017-2161 present?

CVE-2017-2161 allows authenticated attackers to bypass access restrictions and retrieve unauthorized image data from the affected devices.

5

What are the implications of CVE-2017-2161 on user privacy?

CVE-2017-2161 poses significant risks to user privacy as it enables unauthorized access to potentially sensitive personal images stored on the affected memory cards.

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