CVE-2021-37436
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CVE-2021-37436 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.2/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | Echo Dot Firmware | <= 2021-07-02 |
References
- https://dl.acm.org/doi/pdf/10.1145/3448300.3467820Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
- https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=27943730Third Party Advisory
- https://dl.acm.org/doi/pdf/10.1145/3448300.3467820Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
- https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=27943730Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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