What is the severity of CVE-2018-3918?

CVE-2018-3918 is a critical severity vulnerability that can allow unauthorized access to sensitive data.

How do I fix CVE-2018-3918?

To fix CVE-2018-3918, update the Samsung SmartThings Hub to the latest firmware version that patches this vulnerability.

What type of attack can be executed due to CVE-2018-3918?

CVE-2018-3918 can be exploited for unauthorized message relay to SmartThings' remote servers, potentially compromising user privacy.

Which devices are affected by CVE-2018-3918?

CVE-2018-3918 affects the Samsung SmartThings Hub STH-ETH-250 with firmware version 0.20.17.

Is CVE-2018-3918 remotely exploitable?

Yes, CVE-2018-3918 is remotely exploitable due to its presence in the hubCore process listening on a public-facing port.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-3918

high

7.5

CWE

707

27/8/2018

17/9/2024

CVE-2018-3918

First published: Mon Aug 27 2018(Updated: )

An exploitable vulnerability exists in the remote servers of Samsung SmartThings Hub STH-ETH-250 - Firmware version 0.20.17. The hubCore process listens on port 39500 and relays any unauthenticated messages to SmartThings' remote servers, which incorrectly handle camera IDs for the 'sync' operation, leading to arbitrary deletion of cameras. An attacker can send an HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.

Credit: talos-cna@cisco.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Samsung STH-ETH-250	=0.20.17
Samsung STH-ETH-250 Firmware

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Reference Links

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0582

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-3918?
CVE-2018-3918 is a critical severity vulnerability that can allow unauthorized access to sensitive data.
How do I fix CVE-2018-3918?
To fix CVE-2018-3918, update the Samsung SmartThings Hub to the latest firmware version that patches this vulnerability.
What type of attack can be executed due to CVE-2018-3918?
CVE-2018-3918 can be exploited for unauthorized message relay to SmartThings' remote servers, potentially compromising user privacy.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2018-3918?
CVE-2018-3918 affects the Samsung SmartThings Hub STH-ETH-250 with firmware version 0.20.17.
Is CVE-2018-3918 remotely exploitable?
Yes, CVE-2018-3918 is remotely exploitable due to its presence in the hubCore process listening on a public-facing port.

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