CVE-2019-5024 Security feature bypass in Capsule Technologies SmartLinx Neuron 2
Attackers with physical USB access can bypass kiosk mode restrictions to gain full administrator privileges on SmartLinx Neuron 2 devices.
- 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-2019-5024?
CVE-2019-5024 is a high-severity vulnerability in Capsule Technologies SmartLinx Neuron 2, published on 11 Apr 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A restricted environment escape vulnerability exists in the “kiosk mode” function of Capsule Technologies SmartLinx Neuron 2 medical information collection devices running versions 9.0.3 or lower. A specific series of keyboard inputs can escape the restricted environment, resulting in full administrator access to the underlying operating system. An attacker can connect to the device via USB port with a keyboard or other HID device to trigger this vulnerability.
Weakness: CWE-693
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-5024?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Capsuletech Smartlinx Neuron 2 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5024?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-5024 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2019-5024 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-5024 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fcp8-jrh7-67m9.