# CVE-2016-2398: Comcast XFINITY Home Security System does not properly maintain base-station communication, which allows physically proximate attackers to d

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2016-02-17 · Updated: 2024-09-16

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Comcast XFINITY Home Security System does not properly maintain base-station communication, which allows physically proximate attackers to defeat sensor functionality by interfering with ZigBee 2.4 GHz transmissions.

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## References

- http://www.wired.com/2016/01/xfinitys-security-system-flaws-open-homes-to-thieves/
- https://community.rapid7.com/community/infosec/blog/2016/01/05/r7-2015-23-comcast-xfinity-home-security-system-insecure-fail-open
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/418072

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