CVE-2023-33217

Summary

CVE-2023-33217 is a design flaw in the firmware upgrade mechanism of certain terminals. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by abusing the upgrade process, leading to a permanent denial of service for the terminal. Unfortunately, the only solution to recover the affected device is to send it back to the manufacturer for repair. This issue poses a significant risk to organizations that rely on these terminals, as a successful attack could result in extended downtime and potential productivity losses.

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