# CVE-2018-4018: An exploitable firmware update vulnerability exists in the NT9665X Chipset firmware, running on Anker Roav A1 Dashcam version RoavA1SWV1.9.

- Severity: CVSS 10.0 (Critical), CNA
- Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2019-05-13 · Updated: 2024-08-05

## Affected

- n/a Novatek: Anker Roav A1 Dashcam RoavA1SWV1.9

## Description

An exploitable firmware update vulnerability exists in the NT9665X Chipset firmware, running on Anker Roav A1 Dashcam version RoavA1SWV1.9. The HTTP server allows for arbitrary firmware binaries to be uploaded which will be flashed upon next reboot. An attacker can send an HTTP PUT request or upgrade firmware request to trigger this vulnerability.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a Novatek, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## Related

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## References

- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0689

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