Advisory Published
Updated

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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Amazon Echo Dot Firmware<=2021-07-02
Amazon Echo Dot

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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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