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CVE-2018-9070

6.4 · MEDIUM

For the Lenovo Smart Assistant Android app versions earlier than 12.1.82, an attacker with physical access to the smart speaker can, by pressing a specific button sequence, enter factory test mode…

Published Jul 13, 2018EPSS 0.29%

Overview

CVE-2018-9070 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 13, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.4 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.4, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

For the Lenovo Smart Assistant Android app versions earlier than 12.1.82, an attacker with physical access to the smart speaker can, by pressing a specific button sequence, enter factory test mode and enable a web service intended for testing the device. As with most test modes, this provides extra privileges, including changing settings and running code. Lenovo Smart Assistant is an Amazon Alexa-enabled smart speaker developed by Lenovo.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-9070?

CVE-2018-9070 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 13, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2018-9070?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.4, 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-2018-9070?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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-2018-9070?

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