CVE-2019-12504 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

Inateck WP2002 wireless presenter is vulnerable to keystroke injection attacks due to unencrypted and unauthenticated data communication.

Understanding CVE-2019-12504

The vulnerability in Inateck WP2002 allows unauthorized individuals to remotely send arbitrary keystrokes to the targeted computer system, potentially gaining remote control over the victim's computer.

What is CVE-2019-12504?

The vulnerability in Inateck WP2002 arises from unencrypted and unauthenticated data communication, making it susceptible to keystroke injection attacks.

The Impact of CVE-2019-12504

Attackers can remotely send arbitrary keystrokes to the victim's computer system.
Unauthorized individuals may install malicious software on unattended systems.
Attackers can gain remote control over the victim's computer using an affected receiver.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-12504

Inateck WP2002 wireless presenter vulnerability details.

Vulnerability Description

Unencrypted and unauthenticated data communication vulnerability.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Inateck WP2002
Vendor: Inateck
Version: Not applicable

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers exploit the lack of encryption and authentication to inject keystrokes remotely.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting against CVE-2019-12504.

Immediate Steps to Take

Avoid using the Inateck WP2002 wireless presenter.
Implement encryption and authentication measures for data communication.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update firmware and software to patch vulnerabilities.
Use wireless presenters with secure communication protocols.

Patching and Updates

Check for firmware updates from Inateck to address the vulnerability.