CVE-2024-5743
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in EveHome Eve Play allows attackers to exploit weak password hashing to execute arbitrary code on affected devices. It affects all Eve Play devices running firmware version 1.1.42 or earlier. Attackers could potentially take full control of vulnerable devices.
💻 Affected Systems
- EveHome Eve Play
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete device compromise allowing attacker to execute arbitrary code, steal credentials, pivot to internal networks, and maintain persistent access.
Likely Case
Device takeover leading to unauthorized access to smart home systems, data exfiltration, and potential lateral movement within the network.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if devices are isolated from critical networks and have strong perimeter controls, though device compromise would still occur.
🎯 Exploit Status
CWE-916 indicates insufficient computational effort in password hashing, which typically leads to relatively straightforward exploitation once the vulnerability is understood.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.1.43 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://www.evehome.com/en-us/security-content
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Check current firmware version in Eve app. 2. If version is 1.1.42 or earlier, update through Eve app. 3. Restart device after update. 4. Verify update completed successfully.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Network Isolation
allIsolate Eve Play devices from critical networks and internet access
Access Control
allImplement strict network access controls to limit device communication
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Immediately disconnect vulnerable devices from networks containing sensitive systems
- Implement strict network segmentation and monitor all traffic to/from Eve Play devices
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check firmware version in Eve app: Settings > About > Firmware Version. If version is 1.1.42 or earlier, device is vulnerable.Check Version:
Check via Eve mobile app: Settings > About > Firmware VersionVerify Fix Applied:
After update, verify firmware version shows 1.1.43 or later in Eve app.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual authentication attempts
- Unexpected firmware modification logs
- Abnormal network connections from device
Network Indicators:
- Unusual outbound connections from Eve Play device
- Suspicious authentication traffic patterns
- Unexpected protocol usage
SIEM Query:
source="eve-play" AND (event_type="auth_failure" OR event_type="firmware_change")