CVE-2018-17177 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

Low 2.4 Published Updated

Attackers can decrypt sensitive robot logs from USB sticks using a hardcoded RC4 password, exposing internal event data and core dumps.

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-2018-17177?

CVE-2018-17177 is a low-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Sep 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 Neato Botvac Connected 2.2.0 and Botvac 85 1.2.1 devices. Static encryption is used for the copying of so-called "black box" logs (event logs and core dumps) to a USB stick. These logs are RC4-encrypted with a 9-character password of *^JEd4W!I that is obfuscated by hiding it within a custom /bin/rc4_crypt binary.

Weakness: CWE-326

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-17177?

It affects 6 products.

Products include Neatorobotics Botvac 85 Firmware, Neatorobotics Botvac D3 Connected Firmware, Neatorobotics Botvac D4 Connected Firmware, Neatorobotics Botvac D5 Connected Firmware, Neatorobotics Botvac D6 Connected Firmware, Neatorobotics Botvac D7 Connected Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17177?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-17177 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-17177 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-17177 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m5xh-jxq3-g8gc.

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