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CVE-2019-3936: Crestron AM-100/AM-101 can stop slideshow remotely

CVE-2019-3936 · published 7 years ago
Summary

The AM-100 and AM-101 devices running the listed firmware can be forced to halt an active slideshow by sending a specially crafted message to port 389. This can be done from anywhere on the network without needing a login. Update the firmware or block port 389 to prevent the interruption.

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
crestron am-100_firmware 1.6.0.2
cpe:2.3:o:crestron:am-100_firmware:1.6.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
crestron am-101_firmware 2.7.0.2
cpe:2.3:o:crestron:am-101_firmware:2.7.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Crestron AM-100 with firmware 1.6.0.2 and AM-101 with firmware 2.7.0.2 is vulnerable to denial of service via a crafted request to TCP port 389. The request will force the slideshow to transition i...
Crestron AM-100 with firmware 1.6.0.2 and AM-101 with firmware 2.7.0.2 is vulnerable to denial of service via a crafted request to TCP port 389. The request will force the slideshow to transition into a "stopped" state. A remote, unauthenticated attacker can use this vulnerability to stop an active slideshow.
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
7.5 High
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-284Improper Access Control
Timeline
Published30 Apr 2019
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2019-3936 · NVD
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