CVE-2016-4863 Auth bypass in FlashAir Class 6 model

Medium 4.3 Published Updated

Attackers on the local network can access files without authentication when Internet pass-thru Mode is enabled on Toshiba FlashAir SD cards.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2016-4863?

CVE-2016-4863 is a medium-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in Toshiba FlashAir Class 6 model, published on 22 May 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Toshiba FlashAir SD-WD/WC series Class 6 model with firmware version 1.00.04 and later, FlashAir SD-WD/WC series Class 10 model W-02 with firmware version 2.00.02 and later, FlashAir SD-WE series Class 10 model W-03, FlashAir Class 6 model with firmware version 1.00.04 and later, FlashAir II Class 10 model W-02 series with firmware version 2.00.02 and later, FlashAir III Class 10 model W-03 series, FlashAir Class 6 model with firmware version 1.00.04 and later, FlashAir W-02 series Class 10 model with firmware version 2.00.02 and later, FlashAir W-03 series Class 10 model does not require authentication on accepting a connection from STA side LAN when "Internet pass-thru Mode" is enabled, which allows attackers with access to STA side LAN can obtain files or data.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-4863?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Toshiba Flashair.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4863?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-4863 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2016-4863 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-4863 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7wrq-vm6c-6qvc.

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