CVE-2019-5036: google nest_cam_iq_indoor_firmware Improper Access Control

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2019-5036 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Improper Access Control vulnerability in google nest_cam_iq_indoor_firmware. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 40.5% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Timeline

1. 20-08-2019
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 04-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

An exploitable denial-of-service vulnerability exists in the Weave error reporting functionality of the Nest Cam IQ Indoor, version 4620002. A specially crafted weave packets can cause an arbitrary Weave Exchange Session to close, resulting in a denial of service. An attacker can send a specially crafted packet to trigger this vulnerability.

• CWE-284Improper Access ControlThe product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
• CWE-346Origin Validation ErrorThe product does not properly verify that the source of data or communication is valid.