CVE-2017-18642
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.55%
Last modified
CVE-2017-18642 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Syska Smart Bulb devices through 2017-08-06 receive RGB parameters over cleartext Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), leading to sniffing, reverse engineering, and replay attacks.. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Syska Smart Bulb devices through 2017-08-06 receive RGB parameters over cleartext Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), leading to sniffing, reverse engineering, and replay attacks.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Syska | Smartlight Rainbow Led Smart Bulb Firmware | <= 2017-08-06 |
References
- https://iayanpahwa.github.io/Reverse-Engineering-IoT-Devices/Third Party Advisory
- https://iayanpahwa.github.io/Reverse-Engineering-IoT-Devices/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-18642?
Syska Smart Bulb devices through 2017-08-06 receive RGB parameters over cleartext Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), leading to sniffing, reverse engineering, and replay attacks.
How severe is CVE-2017-18642?
CVE-2017-18642 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18642?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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