Sonos Security Shocker: Smart Speakers Vulnerable to Eavesdropping Attacks
Sonos smart speakers are under fire as cybersecurity researchers find vulnerabilities that let hackers eavesdrop on users. These flaws, impacting devices before Sonos S2 release 15.9 and Sonos S1 release 11.12, were showcased at Black Hat USA 2024. Remember, your Sonos might be listening to more than just your playlist!
Hot Take:
Sonos speakers doubling as espionage tools? Who knew your favorite party playlist could also be a cyber spy training ground! Maybe we should start inviting our hackers to the dance floor…
Key Points:
- Researchers found vulnerabilities in Sonos smart speakers that allow for remote eavesdropping.
- The flaws impact all versions prior to Sonos S2 release 15.9 and Sonos S1 release 11.12.
- Two major flaws: CVE-2023-50809 in the Wi-Fi stack, and CVE-2023-50810 in the U-Boot component.
- Exploitations enable attackers to achieve remote code execution and full device control.
- Firmware security issues are not isolated to Sonos; a similar problem, PKfail, affects UEFI products from multiple vendors.
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