CVE-2019-3938: High severity crestron airmedia am-100 firmware vulnerability

Published Apr 30, 2019
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Updated

Crestron AM-100 with firmware 1.6.0.2 and AM-101 with firmware 2.7.0.2 stores usernames, passwords, and other configuration options in the file generated via the "export configuration" feature. The configuration file is encrypted using the awenc binary. The same binary can be used to decrypt any configuration file since all the encryption logic is hard coded. A local attacker can use this vulnerability to gain access to devices username and passwords.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Crestron AM-100 firmware=1.6.0.2
Crestron AM-100
Crestron AM-101 firmware=2.7.0.2
Crestron AM-101
All of the following
Crestron AM-100 firmware=1.6.0.2
Crestron AM-100
All of the following
Crestron AM-101 firmware=2.7.0.2
Crestron AM-101

Event History

Apr 30, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:39 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:39 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?

The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2019-3938.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-3938?

The severity of CVE-2019-3938 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

3

Which Crestron products are affected by CVE-2019-3938?

Crestron AM-100 with firmware 1.6.0.2 and AM-101 with firmware 2.7.0.2 are affected by CVE-2019-3938.

4

How are usernames, passwords, and other configuration options stored in Crestron AM-100 and AM-101?

Usernames, passwords, and other configuration options are stored in the encrypted configuration file generated via the "export configuration" feature.

5

Is there a workaround or fix available for CVE-2019-3938?

At the moment, there is no known workaround or fix available for CVE-2019-3938. It is recommended to contact Crestron for further assistance.

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