CVE-2019-13053: Medium severity logitech unifying firmware vulnerability

Published Jun 29, 2019
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Updated

Logitech Unifying devices allow keystroke injection, bypassing encryption. The attacker must press a "magic" key combination while sniffing cryptographic data from a Radio Frequency transmission. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2016-10761.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Logitech Unifying Receiver Firmware
Logitech Unifying Receiver

Event History

Jun 29, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:06 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:06 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-13053?

CVE-2019-13053 has a medium severity rating as it allows attackers to inject keystrokes by exploiting vulnerable Logitech Unifying devices.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-13053?

To mitigate CVE-2019-13053, it is recommended to update the firmware of affected Logitech Unifying devices to the latest version provided by the manufacturer.

3

What type of devices are affected by CVE-2019-13053?

CVE-2019-13053 primarily affects Logitech Unifying receivers and related wireless peripheral devices.

4

Can CVE-2019-13053 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2019-13053 requires physical proximity to the affected device, as an attacker must press a specific key combination to execute the injection.

5

Is CVE-2019-13053 a new vulnerability?

CVE-2019-13053 is an ongoing issue stemming from an incomplete fix for a previously reported vulnerability, CVE-2016-10761.

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