CVE-2017-16242 Auth bypass in n/a
Attackers with physical access can bypass fingerprint authentication on MECO USB drives by sending a static packet to the serial port, gaining unauthorized data access.
- 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-2017-16242?
CVE-2017-16242 is a medium-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Mar 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue was discovered on MECO USB Memory Stick with Fingerprint MECOZiolsamDE601 devices. The fingerprint authentication requirement for data access can be bypassed. An attacker with physical access can send a static packet to a serial port exposed on the PCB to unlock the key and get access to the data without possessing the required fingerprint.
Weakness: CWE-287
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-16242?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Meco Usb Memory Stick With Fingerprint Firwmare.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16242?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-16242 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-2017-16242 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-16242 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vvm8-mj6g-pq9p.