CVE-2016-2398

Description

Comcast XFINITY Home Security System does not properly maintain base-station communication, which allows physically proximate attackers to defeat sensor functionality by interfering with ZigBee 2.4 GHz transmissions.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.10%
Third-Party Advisory cert.org
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.wired.com/2016/01/xfinitys-security-system-flaws-open-homes-to-thieves/
https://community.rapid7.com/community/infosec/blog/2016/01/05/r7-2015-23-comcast-xfinity-home-security-system-insecure-fail-open
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/418072 third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-2398?
CVE-2016-2398 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-2398?
To fix CVE-2016-2398, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-2398 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-2398 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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