CVE-2018-5553 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2018-5553 affecting Crestron devices DGE-100, DM-DGE-200-C, and TS-1542-C. Discover the critical command injection vulnerability and how to mitigate the risk.
A security vulnerability affecting Crestron devices DGE-100, DM-DGE-200-C, and TS-1542-C with specific firmware versions.
Understanding CVE-2018-5553
What is CVE-2018-5553?
The CVE-2018-5553 vulnerability is a command injection issue in the Crestron Console service, potentially leading to unauthorized root-level access.
The Impact of CVE-2018-5553
This critical vulnerability can allow attackers to execute arbitrary commands, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-5553
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows for command injection in Crestron devices running firmware versions 1.3384.00049.001 and lower, enabling unauthorized access.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Products: DGE-100, TS-1542-C, DM-DGE-200-C
- Vendor: Crestron
- Vulnerable Versions: <= 1.3384.00049.001
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Attack Vector: Network
- Privileges Required: None
- User Interaction: None
- Scope: Unchanged
- CVSS Base Score: 9.8 (Critical)
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update affected devices to firmware version 1.3384.00059.001 or higher
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update firmware and software
- Implement network segmentation and access controls
Patching and Updates
- Obtain the latest firmware from Crestron's official product pages