CVE-2018-9232 — HIGH (7.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

Due to the lack of firmware authentication in the upgrade process of T&W WIFI Repeater BE126 devices, an attacker can craft a malicious firmware and use it as an update.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Twsz	Be126 Firmware	-
Twsz	Be126	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-287

References

https://www.digitalwhisper.co.il/files/Zines/0x5E/DW94-3-Repeater2.pdfExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.digitalwhisper.co.il/files/Zines/0x5E/DW94-3-Repeater2.pdfExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-9232?

CVE-2018-9232 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Due to the lack of firmware authentication in the upgrade process of T&W WIFI Repeater BE126 devices, an attacker can craft a malicious firmware and use it as an update.

How severe is CVE-2018-9232?

CVE-2018-9232 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-9232?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Twsz Be126 Firmware, Twsz Be126.