CVE-2018-17774 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

Ingenico Telium 2 POS terminals were found to have an insecure NTPT3 protocol, which has been resolved in the Telium 2 SDK v9.32.03 patch N.

Understanding CVE-2018-17774

This CVE entry highlights a security vulnerability in the NTPT3 protocol of Ingenico Telium 2 POS terminals.

What is CVE-2018-17774?

The CVE-2018-17774 vulnerability pertains to an insecure implementation of the NTPT3 protocol in Ingenico Telium 2 POS terminals.

The Impact of CVE-2018-17774

The vulnerability could potentially expose the POS terminals to security risks, allowing unauthorized access or malicious activities.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-17774

This section provides detailed technical insights into the CVE-2018-17774 vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The NTPT3 protocol in Ingenico Telium 2 POS terminals was identified as insecure, posing a security risk.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Not applicable
Vendor: Not applicable
Versions: All versions prior to Telium 2 SDK v9.32.03 patch N

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability could be exploited by attackers to compromise the security of the POS terminals, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data breaches.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-17774 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update to the latest version of the Telium 2 SDK (v9.32.03 patch N) to mitigate the vulnerability.
Implement network segmentation to isolate POS terminals from potentially malicious activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and update POS terminal software to address security vulnerabilities promptly.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate potential weaknesses.
Educate staff on security best practices to prevent social engineering attacks.

Patching and Updates

Ensure timely installation of security patches and updates provided by Ingenico to safeguard against known vulnerabilities.