UD-LT1: Inclusion of Undocumented Features or Chicken Bits
CVE-2024-52564 is a high-severity inclusion of undocumented features or chicken bits vulnerability in UD-LT1 from I-O DATA DEVICE, with a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an unauthenticated attacker, without any action from a user. Affected UD-LT1 versions: firmware Ver.2.1.8 and earlier. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.57% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Check which version of UD-LT1 you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
- Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-O DATA DEVICE | UD-LT1 | firmware Ver.2.1.8 and earlier | Not stated |
| I-O DATA DEVICE | UD-LT1/EX | firmware Ver.2.1.8 and earlier | Not stated |
| Iodata | ud-lt1_firmware | 2.1.8 and earlier | Not stated |
| Iodata | ud-lt1\/ex_firmware | 2.1.8 and earlier | Not stated |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- NoneNo account or login is needed.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- NoneNo data is disclosed.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- NoneAvailability is not affected.
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N. Scored by CNA (jpcert.or.jp).
Official description
Inclusion of undocumented features or chicken bits issue exists in UD-LT1 firmware Ver.2.1.8 and earlier and UD-LT1/EX firmware Ver.2.1.8 and earlier. A remote attacker may disable the firewall function of the affected products. As a result, an arbitrary OS command may be executed and/or configuration settings of the device may be altered.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Inclusion of Undocumented Features or Chicken Bits
The device includes chicken bits or undocumented features that can create entry points for unauthorized actors.
How developers prevent this class of flaw
- The implementation of chicken bits in a released product is highly discouraged. If implemented at all, ensure that they are disabled in production devices. All interfaces to a device should be documented.
More Inclusion of Undocumented Features or Chicken Bits vulnerabilities (CWE-1242)
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: yes, technical impact: total).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Other vulnerabilities in UD-LT1
- 7.2 High severity
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