CVE-2018-4018

Public Exploit

Description

An exploitable firmware update vulnerability exists in the NT9665X Chipset firmware, running on Anker Roav A1 Dashcam version RoavA1SWV1.9. The HTTP server allows for arbitrary firmware binaries to be uploaded which will be flashed upon next reboot. An attacker can send an HTTP PUT request or upgrade firmware request to trigger this vulnerability.

9.8

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.43%

Third-Party Advisory talosintelligence.com

Affected: n/a Novatek

References

Link	Tags
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0689	third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-4018?: CVE-2018-4018 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-4018?: To fix CVE-2018-4018, 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-2018-4018 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2018-4018 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-4018?: CVE-2018-4018 affects n/a Novatek.

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