CVE-2022-31480

Unauthenticated Firmware Upload and Arbitrary Reboot

Published Jun 6, 2022 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
An unauthenticated attacker could arbitrarily upload firmware files to the target device, ultimately causing a Denial-of-Service (DoS). This vulnerability impacts products based on HID Mercury Intelligent Controllers LP1501, LP1502, LP2500, LP4502, and EP4502 which contain firmware versions prior to 1.302 for the LP series and 1.296 for the EP series. The attacker needs to have a properly signed and encrypted binary, loading the firmware to the device ultimately triggers a reboot.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Update to the latest version of firmware


Vendor Workaround

Disable the controller's Web Server. When the controller is configured to disable web access, you cannot remotely login into the controller’s web page. 1. Login to controller web pages 2. Go to “Users” Tab 3. Near bottom of the Users page, check option to “Disable Web Server” 4. Then select “Submit” at the bottom of the page 5. Then select “Apply Settings” tab 6. And on that page, select button “Apply Settings, Reboot” The Controller will apply the new setting and reboot. Web login will be disabled until switch 1 is physically turned ON, on the controller.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2022-52940 An unauthenticated attacker could arbitrarily upload firmware files to the target device, ultimately causing a Denial-of-Service (DoS). This vulnerability impacts products based on HID Mercury Intelligent Controllers LP1501, LP1502, LP2500, LP4502, and EP4502 which contain firmware versions prior to 1.302 for the LP series and 1.296 for the EP series. The attacker needs to have a properly signed and encrypted binary, loading the firmware to the device ultimately triggers a reboot.
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