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