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CVE-2021-40171

5.3 · MEDIUM

The absence of notifications regarding an ongoing RF jamming attack in the SecuritasHome home alarm system, version HPGW-G 0.0.2.23F BG_U-ITR-F1-BD_BL.A30.20181117, allows an attacker to block legi…

Published Dec 15, 2021EPSS 0.95%

Overview

CVE-2021-40171 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 15, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The absence of notifications regarding an ongoing RF jamming attack in the SecuritasHome home alarm system, version HPGW-G 0.0.2.23F BG_U-ITR-F1-BD_BL.A30.20181117, allows an attacker to block legitimate traffic while not alerting the owner of the system.

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-2021-40171?

CVE-2021-40171 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 15, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2021-40171?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2021-40171?

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-2021-40171?

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