CVE-2025-1073
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers with physical access to load unauthorized firmware onto Panasonic IR Control Hub devices. This affects all users of Panasonic IR Control Hub (IR Blaster) versions 1.17 and earlier. Physical access to the device is required for exploitation.
💻 Affected Systems
- Panasonic IR Control Hub (IR Blaster)
⚠️ 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 installation of malicious firmware that could intercept or manipulate IR commands, potentially affecting all connected IR-controlled devices.
Likely Case
Unauthorized firmware modification leading to device malfunction, loss of IR control functionality, or data exfiltration from the device.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if physical access controls prevent unauthorized personnel from accessing devices.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires physical access to the device but no authentication once physical access is obtained.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version 1.18 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://lsin.panasonic.com/release-notes
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Check current firmware version. 2. Download firmware update from Panasonic support portal. 3. Follow manufacturer's firmware update procedure. 4. Verify successful update to version 1.18 or later.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Physical Access Controls
allRestrict physical access to IR Control Hub devices to authorized personnel only.
Device Location Security
allPlace devices in locked cabinets or secure rooms to prevent unauthorized physical access.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict physical access controls and monitoring for all IR Control Hub devices.
- Consider network segmentation to isolate IR Control Hub from critical systems.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check device firmware version through device management interface or physical label.Check Version:
Check device web interface or physical label for firmware version.Verify Fix Applied:
Confirm firmware version is 1.18 or later through device management interface.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unexpected firmware update attempts
- Device reboot logs without authorized maintenance
Network Indicators:
- Unusual network traffic from IR Control Hub after physical access
SIEM Query:
Device logs showing firmware version changes or unauthorized access attempts