CVE-2018-17917 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Hangzhou Xiongmai Technology Co., Ltd's XMeye P2P Cloud Server in all versions may have a vulnerability that allows unauthorized individuals to use MAC addresses to identify Cloud IDs, enabling attackers to locate and connect to legitimate devices.

Understanding CVE-2018-17917

Hangzhou Xiongmai Technology Co., Ltd's XMeye P2P Cloud Server vulnerability

What is CVE-2018-17917?

The vulnerability in XMeye P2P Cloud Server allows attackers to exploit MAC addresses to discover Cloud IDs, facilitating unauthorized access to legitimate devices through compatible applications.

The Impact of CVE-2018-17917

Unauthorized individuals can identify Cloud IDs using MAC addresses
Attackers can locate and connect to valid devices

Technical Details of CVE-2018-17917

Details of the vulnerability

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in XMeye P2P Cloud Server enables attackers to leverage MAC addresses to enumerate Cloud IDs, leading to unauthorized access to legitimate devices.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: XMeye P2P Cloud Server
Vendor: Hangzhou Xiongmai Technology Co., Ltd
Versions: All versions

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can use MAC addresses to identify Cloud IDs and establish connections with legitimate devices through compatible applications.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting against CVE-2018-17917

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement network segmentation to restrict access
Monitor network traffic for suspicious activities
Update the XMeye P2P Cloud Server to the latest version

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly review and update security configurations
Conduct security training for employees to recognize social engineering attacks

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by Hangzhou Xiongmai Technology Co., Ltd for XMeye P2P Cloud Server