CVE-2018-12336: Infoleak

Published Jun 17, 2018
·
Updated

Undocumented Factory Backdoor in ECOS Secure Boot Stick (aka SBS) 5.6.5 allows the vendor to extract confidential information via remote root SSH access.

Affected Software

2 affected components
ECOS Secure Boot Stick Firmware=5.6.5
ECOS Secure Boot Stick

Event History

Jun 17, 2018
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-2018-12336?

CVE-2018-12336 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized remote access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-12336?

To mitigate CVE-2018-12336, update the firmware of the ECOS Secure Boot Stick to a version that does not include the documented backdoor.

3

What does CVE-2018-12336 allow an attacker to do?

CVE-2018-12336 allows an attacker to gain remote root SSH access, potentially extracting confidential information from the device.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-12336?

CVE-2018-12336 affects the ECOS Secure Boot Stick firmware version 5.6.5.

5

Is there a known public exploit for CVE-2018-12336?

As of now, there are no publicly available exploits specifically associated with CVE-2018-12336.

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