CVE-2019-20461

An issue was discovered on Alecto IVM-100 2019-11-12 devices

Critical · published November 7, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
58.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A single encoded UID is all it takes to hijack video feeds from Alecto IVM-100 devices! 🔥 Think of it like a concert where the bouncer only checks your wristband without verifying your identity — as long as you have the right wristband, you’re in! Anyone with the UID can access the live feed, like crashing the party without an invitation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to observe video and audio feeds without any authentication barrier. This could lead to unauthorized surveillance, violating privacy, and potentially exposing sensitive information and activities. The implications are absolutely devastating for users who expect their devices to be secure!

Put simply

Think of it like a concert where the bouncer only checks your wristband without verifying your identity — as long as you have the right wristband, you’re in! Anyone with the UID can access the live feed, like crashing the party without an invitation. This vulnerability in the Alecto IVM-100 relates to a custom UDP protocol that lacks proper authentication during the connection setup, allowing anyone with the encoded UID to establish a session and access the camera feeds remotely.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to observe video and audio feeds without any authentication barrier. This could lead to unauthorized surveillance, violating privacy, and potentially exposing sensitive information and activities. The implications are absolutely devastating for users who expect their devices to be secure! To mitigate this vulnerability, restrict access to the device by implementing network-level security measures, such as firewalls. Additionally, consider updating the device firmware if available and ensure that any remote access is tightly controlled. Regularly review and manage any UID configurations used for your devices. You've got this! Secure your device now and keep those feeds safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00886 · 58.9th percentile
Published
2024-11-07T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 NOV 00:00Z
    An issue was discovered on Alecto IVM-100 2019-11-12 devices
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