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CVE-2017-2238 : Security Advisory and Response

Learn about CVE-2017-2238 affecting Toshiba Home gateway HEM-GW16A and HEM-GW26A firmware versions. Find mitigation steps and prevention measures to secure your devices.

Toshiba Home gateway HEM-GW16A and HEM-GW26A firmware versions are vulnerable to a CSRF attack.

Understanding CVE-2017-2238

This CVE involves a cross-site request forgery vulnerability in Toshiba Home gateway HEM-GW16A and HEM-GW26A firmware versions.

What is CVE-2017-2238?

CVE-2017-2238 is a security vulnerability that allows unauthorized individuals to exploit CSRF to take control of administrators' authentication on affected Toshiba Home gateway devices.

The Impact of CVE-2017-2238

The vulnerability enables attackers to hijack administrator authentication through unspecified attack vectors, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control of the affected devices.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-2238

The technical aspects of the CVE-2017-2238 vulnerability are as follows:

Vulnerability Description

        CSRF vulnerability in Toshiba Home gateway HEM-GW16A and HEM-GW26A firmware versions

Affected Systems and Versions

        Toshiba Home gateway HEM-GW16A firmware HEM-GW16A-FW-V1.2.0 and earlier
        Toshiba Home gateway HEM-GW26A firmware HEM-GW26A-FW-V1.2.0 and earlier

Exploitation Mechanism

        Remote attackers can exploit CSRF to compromise administrator authentication on the affected devices

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2017-2238 with the following measures:

Immediate Steps to Take

        Update firmware to the latest version provided by Toshiba
        Implement network security measures to detect and prevent CSRF attacks

Long-Term Security Practices

        Regularly monitor and audit network traffic for suspicious activities
        Educate administrators on CSRF risks and best practices for secure authentication

Patching and Updates

        Apply security patches and updates promptly to mitigate known vulnerabilities

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