CVE-2021-37436
First published: Sat Jul 24 2021(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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon Echo Dot Firmware | <=2021-07-02 | |
| Amazon Echo Dot |
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Reference Links
- https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/07/passwords-in-amazon-echo-dots-live-on-even-after-you-factory-reset-them/
- https://dl.acm.org/doi/pdf/10.1145/3448300.3467820
- https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=27943730
- https://www.cpomagazine.com/data-privacy/is-it-possible-to-make-iot-devices-private-amazon-echo-dot-does-not-wipe-personal-content-after-factory-reset/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this Amazon Echo Dot vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this Amazon Echo Dot vulnerability is CVE-2021-37436.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-37436?
The severity of CVE-2021-37436 is medium with a severity value of 4.2.
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.
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.
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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