CVE-2018-17770 : What You Need to Know

Ingenico Telium 2 POS terminals are affected by a buffer overflow vulnerability via the RemotePutFile command of the NTPT3 protocol. The issue has been addressed in Telium 2 SDK version 9.32.03 with patch N.

Understanding CVE-2018-17770

This CVE involves a buffer overflow vulnerability in Ingenico Telium 2 POS terminals.

What is CVE-2018-17770?

The vulnerability occurs through the RemotePutFile command of the NTPT3 protocol in the POS terminals of Ingenico Telium 2.

The Impact of CVE-2018-17770

The buffer overflow vulnerability could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or crash the system, potentially leading to unauthorized access or denial of service.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-17770

This section provides technical details about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability arises due to a buffer overflow issue in the RemotePutFile command of the NTPT3 protocol in Ingenico Telium 2 POS terminals.

Affected Systems and Versions

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Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by sending specially crafted input to the RemotePutFile command, triggering a buffer overflow and potentially gaining unauthorized access.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-17770 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update the Telium 2 SDK to version 9.32.03 with patch N to mitigate the vulnerability.
Monitor for any unusual system behavior that could indicate exploitation of the vulnerability.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and firmware to patch known vulnerabilities.
Implement network segmentation and access controls to limit the impact of potential attacks.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates provided by Ingenico to ensure the ongoing security of the POS terminals.