CVE-2020-13425 : What You Need to Know

TrackR devices through 2020-05-06 allow attackers to trigger the Beep (aka alarm) feature, leading to a denial of service when battery capacity is exhausted.

Understanding CVE-2020-13425

TrackR devices are vulnerable to a denial of service attack due to a flaw in the Beep feature.

What is CVE-2020-13425?

This CVE describes a vulnerability in TrackR devices that enables attackers to exploit the Beep feature, causing a denial of service when the battery is depleted.

The Impact of CVE-2020-13425

The vulnerability allows malicious actors to trigger the Beep function, leading to a denial of service condition when the device's battery runs out.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-13425

TrackR devices are susceptible to a denial of service attack through the Beep feature.

Vulnerability Description

Attackers can exploit the Beep (alarm) feature on TrackR devices, resulting in a denial of service when the battery is drained.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: TrackR devices
Vendor: TrackR
Versions: All versions through 2020-05-06

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability is exploited by triggering the Beep feature on TrackR devices, causing a denial of service when the battery capacity is exhausted.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2020-13425 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable the Beep feature on TrackR devices if not essential.
Regularly check and replace batteries to prevent depletion.

Long-Term Security Practices

Keep TrackR devices updated with the latest firmware releases.
Implement strong access controls to prevent unauthorized access to the device.

Patching and Updates

Monitor TrackR's official website for security advisories and patches.