CVE-2018-14062 — CRITICAL (9.1)

Vulnerability Description

The COSPAS-SARSAT protocol allows remote attackers to forge messages, replay encrypted messages, conduct denial of service attacks, and send private messages (unrelated to distress alerts) via a crafted 406 MHz digital signal.

CVSS Score

9.1

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cospas-Sarsat	Cospas-Sarsat System	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-310

References

https://conference.hitb.org/hitbsecconf2019ams/materials/D1T1%20-%20The%20BirdmaThird Party Advisory
https://conference.hitb.org/hitbsecconf2019ams/sessions/the-birdman-hacking-cospThird Party Advisory
https://conference.hitb.org/hitbsecconf2019ams/materials/D1T1%20-%20The%20BirdmaThird Party Advisory
https://conference.hitb.org/hitbsecconf2019ams/sessions/the-birdman-hacking-cospThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-14062?

CVE-2018-14062 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL). The COSPAS-SARSAT protocol allows remote attackers to forge messages, replay encrypted messages, conduct denial of service attacks, and send private messages (unrelated to distress alerts) via a craft...

How severe is CVE-2018-14062?

CVE-2018-14062 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.1/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-14062?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cospas-Sarsat Cospas-Sarsat System.