CVE-2018-9070

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.

6.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Vendor Advisory lenovo.com
Affected: Lenovo Group Ltd. Lenovo Smart Assistant
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/LEN-22172 mitigation vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-9070?
CVE-2018-9070 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-9070?
To fix CVE-2018-9070, 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-2018-9070 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-9070 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.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-9070?
CVE-2018-9070 affects Lenovo Group Ltd. Lenovo Smart Assistant.
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