CVE-2019-17098

Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key vulnerability in August Connect Wi-Fi Bridge App

Description

Use of hard-coded cryptographic key vulnerability in August Connect Wi-Fi Bridge App, Connect Firmware allows an attacker to decrypt an intercepted payload containing the Wi-Fi network authentication credentials. This issue affects: August Connect Wi-Fi Bridge App version v10.11.0 and prior versions on Android. August Connect Firmware version 2.2.12 and prior versions.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Updating the Android app fixes the issue.

Categories

3.5
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.08%
Third-Party Advisory bitdefender.com
Affected: August Smart Lock and Connect Wi-Fi Bridge App
Affected: August Connect Firmware
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://labs.bitdefender.com/2020/08/smart-locks-not-so-smart-with-wi-fi-security/ third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-17098?
CVE-2019-17098 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-17098?
To fix CVE-2019-17098: Updating the Android app fixes the issue.
Is CVE-2019-17098 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-17098 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-2019-17098?
CVE-2019-17098 affects August Smart Lock and Connect Wi-Fi Bridge App, August Connect Firmware.
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