CVE-2019-9861 Explained : Impact and Mitigation
Learn about CVE-2019-9861 affecting ABUS Secvest FUAA50000 wireless alarm system. Unauthorized deactivation risk due to vulnerable RFID technology. Find mitigation steps here.
ABUS Secvest FUAA50000 wireless alarm system vulnerability due to RFID technology.
Understanding CVE-2019-9861
What is CVE-2019-9861?
The ABUS Secvest FUAA50000 wireless alarm system is vulnerable to unauthorized deactivation through its RFID technology, allowing easy cloning of RFID tokens.
The Impact of CVE-2019-9861
The vulnerability enables unauthorized individuals to clone and misuse RFID tokens, potentially compromising the security of the alarm system.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-9861
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability arises from the use of insecure RFID technology (MIFARE Classic) in the ABUS Secvest FUAA50000 system, making it susceptible to unauthorized deactivation.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: ABUS Secvest FUAA50000 wireless alarm system
- Vendor: ABUS
- Versions: All versions
Exploitation Mechanism
Unauthorized individuals can easily duplicate RFID tokens, allowing them to clone and misuse the keys for unauthorized deactivation of the alarm system.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Disable RFID functionality if not essential
- Implement additional authentication measures
- Regularly update firmware and security patches
Long-Term Security Practices
- Use more secure RFID technologies
- Conduct regular security audits and assessments
Patching and Updates
Apply patches and updates provided by ABUS to address the vulnerability.