May 10, 2024 at 06:37PM
Millions of IoT devices utilizing Cinterion modems are vulnerable to multiple severe vulnerabilities, according to research conducted by Kaspersky. Telit, the modem vendor, has only partially addressed the flaws. The most critical threat allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and poses a significant risk to various industries. Recommended mitigation measures include disabling nonessential SMS capabilities and strict security settings for dedicated connectivity.
Key takeaways from the meeting notes:
– Millions of IoT devices using Cinterion modems from Telit are at risk of compromise due to multiple vulnerabilities, including remote code execution flaws and a memory heap overflow vulnerability (CVE-2023-47610).
– Telit has issued patches to address some of the flaws but not all of them, and the exact number of impacted IoT vendors or products is challenging to estimate.
– The impact of the vulnerabilities is extensive, affecting various industries such as automotive, healthcare, industrial automation, and telecommunications.
– Kaspersky recommends disabling nonessential SMS capabilities and employing private Access Point Names (APNs) with strict security settings as the only reliable way to mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2023-47610. They also suggest rigorous digital signature verification for Java applets, controlling physical access to devices, and conducting regular security audits and updates to address the other six vulnerabilities.
– Attacks on IoT environments, particularly in industrial control and operational technology settings, are a growing concern, with an increase in attacks targeting IoT and OT networks and a significant rise in IoT vulnerabilities.
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