CVE-2018-15124 Weak cryptography in Zipato Zipabox Smart Home Controller

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Weak hashing allows unauthenticated attackers to extract clear-text passwords and gain root access on the Zipato Zipabox Smart Home Controller.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2018-15124?

CVE-2018-15124 is a critical vulnerability in Kaspersky Lab Zipato Zipabox Smart Home Controller, published on 13 Aug 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Weak hashing algorithm in Zipato Zipabox Smart Home Controller BOARD REV - 1 with System Version -118 allows unauthenticated attacker extract clear text passwords and get root access on the device.

Weakness: CWE-326

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-15124?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Zipato Zipabox Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15124?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-15124 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-15124 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-15124 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-63v4-64x6-h6c2.

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