CVE-2018-17768 : Security Advisory and Response

Ingenico Telium 2 POS terminals were found to have an insecure TRACE protocol, which has been addressed in the latest Telium 2 SDK version 9.32.03.

Understanding CVE-2018-17768

The vulnerability in the TRACE protocol of Ingenico Telium 2 POS terminals has been mitigated in the latest SDK version.

What is CVE-2018-17768?

The CVE-2018-17768 vulnerability pertains to the insecure TRACE protocol in Ingenico Telium 2 POS terminals, which has been resolved in the Telium 2 SDK version 9.32.03.

The Impact of CVE-2018-17768

The vulnerability could have potentially exposed Ingenico Telium 2 POS terminals to security risks, but the issue has been fixed in the latest SDK version.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-17768

The technical aspects of the CVE-2018-17768 vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability lies in the insecure TRACE protocol of Ingenico Telium 2 POS terminals, which could have led to security breaches.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Ingenico Telium 2 POS terminals
Vulnerable Versions: Not applicable

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability could have been exploited by malicious actors to compromise the security of the POS terminals.

Mitigation and Prevention

Measures to address and prevent the CVE-2018-17768 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update to Telium 2 SDK version 9.32.03 with patch N to mitigate the vulnerability.
Implement network security measures to protect POS terminals.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and firmware on POS terminals.
Conduct security audits and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Ensure timely installation of patches and updates provided by Ingenico to maintain the security of POS terminals.