CVE-2020-10278 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2020-10278 affecting MiR100 robots by Mobile Industrial Robots A/S. Understand the vulnerability, its impact, affected systems, exploitation mechanism, and mitigation steps.
CVE-2020-10278 was published on June 24, 2020, and affects MiR100 robots by Mobile Industrial Robots A/S. The vulnerability allows unauthorized modification of BIOS settings, potentially leading to booting from a malicious live OS image.
Understanding CVE-2020-10278
This CVE highlights a security issue in the BIOS of MiR100 robots that could be exploited by bad actors to alter boot settings and boot from unauthorized sources.
What is CVE-2020-10278?
The vulnerability in MiR100's BIOS allows unauthorized users to modify boot settings, potentially leading to booting from a live OS image, which could compromise the robot's security.
The Impact of CVE-2020-10278
The vulnerability poses a medium-severity risk with a CVSS base score of 6.1. It could result in a high impact on availability, allowing malicious operators to execute unauthorized actions.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-10278
This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The BIOS onboard MiR's Computer lacks password protection, enabling unauthorized users to modify settings such as the boot order, potentially leading to booting from a live OS image.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: MiR100
- Vendor: Mobile Industrial Robots A/S
- Versions Affected: v2.8.1.1 and earlier
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability requires physical access to the robot to manipulate the BIOS settings, allowing an attacker to boot from a live OS image.
Mitigation and Prevention
To address CVE-2020-10278, immediate steps and long-term security practices are recommended.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Implement BIOS password protection to prevent unauthorized access.
- Regularly monitor and audit BIOS settings for any unauthorized changes.
- Restrict physical access to the robot to authorized personnel only.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities.
- Keep BIOS and firmware up to date with the latest security patches.
Patching and Updates
- Apply patches provided by Mobile Industrial Robots A/S to secure the BIOS and prevent unauthorized booting from live OS images.