CVE-2021-37436: Medium severity Amazon Echo Dot Firmware vulnerability

Published Jul 24, 2021
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Updated

Amazon Echo Dot devices through 2021-07-02 sometimes allow attackers, who have physical access to a device after a factory reset, to obtain sensitive information via a series of complex hardware and software attacks. NOTE: reportedly, there were vendor marketing statements about safely removing personal content via a factory reset. Also, the vendor has reportedly indicated that they are working on mitigations.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Amazon Echo Dot Firmware<=2021-07-02
Amazon Echo Dot
All of the following
Amazon Echo Dot Firmware<=2021-07-02
Amazon Echo Dot

Event History

Jul 24, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:46 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:46 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this Amazon Echo Dot vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this Amazon Echo Dot vulnerability is CVE-2021-37436.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-37436?

The severity of CVE-2021-37436 is medium with a severity value of 4.2.

3

What is the affected software of CVE-2021-37436?

The affected software of CVE-2021-37436 is Amazon Echo Dot devices with firmware up to version 2021-07-02.

4

How can attackers exploit CVE-2021-37436?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2021-37436 by having physical access to a device after a factory reset and performing complex hardware and software attacks.

5

Are Amazon Echo Dot devices vulnerable to CVE-2021-37436?

Yes, Amazon Echo Dot devices with firmware up to version 2021-07-02 are vulnerable to CVE-2021-37436.

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