CVE-2021-21955: High severity eufy homebase 2 firmware vulnerability

Published Dec 9, 2021
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Updated

An authentication bypass vulnerability exists in the getaeskeyinfobypacketid() function of the homesecurity binary of Anker Eufy Homebase 2 2.1.6.9h. Generic network sniffing can lead to password recovery. An attacker can sniff network traffic to trigger this vulnerability.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Anker Eufy Homebase 2 Firmware=2.1.6.9h
Anker Eufy Homebase 2

Event History

Dec 9, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:32 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:32 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-21955?

CVE-2021-21955 is an authentication bypass vulnerability in the get_aes_key_info_by_packetid() function of Anker Eufy Homebase 2 2.1.6.9h.

2

How does CVE-2021-21955 work?

CVE-2021-21955 allows an attacker to bypass authentication by sniffing network traffic to recover passwords.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-21955?

The severity of CVE-2021-21955 is high.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-21955?

To fix CVE-2021-21955, it is recommended to update Anker Eufy Homebase 2 firmware to version 2.1.6.9h or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-21955?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-21955 in the vulnerability report by Talos Intelligence: https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2021-1382.

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