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8.1

ECOS Boot Stick firmware can be altered to run code

CVE-2018-12333 · published 8 years ago
Summary

The ECOS Secure Boot Stick firmware version 5.6.5 does not properly verify that configuration data is genuine. This weakness could let an attacker change security settings and cause the device to execute malicious software. Update the firmware to a version that includes proper authenticity checks or apply the vendor's recommended patch.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
ecos secure_boot_stick_firmware 5.6.5
cpe:2.3:o:ecos:secure_boot_stick_firmware:5.6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity vulnerability in ECOS Secure Boot Stick (aka SBS) 5.6.5 allows an attacker to manipulate security relevant configurations and execute malicious code.
Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity vulnerability in ECOS Secure Boot Stick (aka SBS) 5.6.5 allows an attacker to manipulate security relevant configurations and execute malicious code.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 3 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
8.1 High
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-345Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity
Timeline
Published17 Jun 2018
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2018-12333 · NVD
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