CVE-2017-16242

Description

An issue was discovered on MECO USB Memory Stick with Fingerprint MECOZiolsamDE601 devices. The fingerprint authentication requirement for data access can be bypassed. An attacker with physical access can send a static packet to a serial port exposed on the PCB to unlock the key and get access to the data without possessing the required fingerprint.

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.06%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory blackhat.com Third-Party Advisory elie.net
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.blackhat.com/us-17/briefings/schedule/index.html#attacking-encrypted-usb-keys-the-hardware-way-7443 third party advisory
https://www.blackhat.com/docs/us-17/thursday/us-17-Picod-Attacking-Encrypted-USB-Keys-The-Hard%28ware%29-Way.pdf
https://gist.github.com/audebert/ef6e206a27ededd1386cff48604e9335 third party advisory
https://www.elie.net/talk/attacking-encrypted-usb-keys-the-hardware-way third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-16242?
CVE-2017-16242 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-16242?
To fix CVE-2017-16242, 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-2017-16242 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-16242 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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