CVE-2018-12716: Infoleak
The API service on Google Home and Chromecast devices before mid-July 2018 does not prevent DNS rebinding attacks from reading the scanresults JSON data, which allows remote attackers to determine the physical location of most web browsers by leveraging the presence of one of these devices on its local network, extracting the scanresults bssid fields, and sending these fields in a geolocation/v1/geolocate Google Maps Geolocation API request.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-12716?
CVE-2018-12716 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose user location data.
How do I fix CVE-2018-12716?
To mitigate CVE-2018-12716, users should ensure their Google Home and Chromecast devices are updated to the latest firmware released after mid-July 2018.
What devices are affected by CVE-2018-12716?
CVE-2018-12716 affects Google Home and Chromecast devices prior to mid-July 2018.
What type of attack does CVE-2018-12716 involve?
CVE-2018-12716 involves DNS rebinding attacks that can be used to access sensitive information from affected devices.
What impact does CVE-2018-12716 have on user privacy?
CVE-2018-12716 can lead to unauthorized access to users' physical location details by exploiting the affected devices.