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CVE-2013-4872

6.9 · MEDIUM

Google Glass before XE6 does not properly restrict the processing of QR codes, which allows physically proximate attackers to modify the configuration or redirect users to arbitrary web sites via a…

Published Jul 18, 2013googleCWE-264EPSS 0.17%

Overview

CVE-2013-4872 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting google glass. It was published on July 18, 2013 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

Google Glass before XE6 does not properly restrict the processing of QR codes, which allows physically proximate attackers to modify the configuration or redirect users to arbitrary web sites via a crafted symbol, as demonstrated by selecting a Wi-Fi access point in order to conduct a man-in-the-middle attack.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from google. Update glass 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
googleglass0Affected

References

Refblog.lookout.com/blog/2013/07/17/hacking-the-internet-of-things-for-good/Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/85804Refblog.lookout.com/blog/2013/07/17/hacking-the-internet-of-things-for-good/Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/85804

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4872?

CVE-2013-4872 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting google glass. It was published on July 18, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2013-4872?

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-2013-4872?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from google. Update glass 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-2013-4872?

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