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CVE-2009-0656

6.9 · MEDIUM

Asus SmartLogon 1.0.0005 allows physically proximate attackers to bypass "security functions" by presenting an image with a modified viewpoint that matches the posture of a stored image of the auth…

Published Feb 20, 2009asusCWE-255EPSS 0.43%

Overview

CVE-2009-0656 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting asus smartlogon. It was published on February 20, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Asus SmartLogon 1.0.0005 allows physically proximate attackers to bypass "security functions" by presenting an image with a modified viewpoint that matches the posture of a stored image of the authorized notebook user.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from asus. Update smartlogon to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0656?

CVE-2009-0656 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting asus smartlogon. It was published on February 20, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2009-0656?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-0656?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from asus. Update smartlogon to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2009-0656?

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