Devices Running Microsoft Teams Allow for Buffer Overflow Vulnerability 

Last updated on December 19th, 2024   

Vulnerability Details 

A buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified on Neat devices running Microsoft Teams, which allows local users to bypass security locks on settings by inputting excessively long strings into the password field. 

Potential Impact 

This vulnerability could allow unauthorized modifications to system settings, such as setting network proxies or factory resetting the device, which were previously locked and protected. The vulnerability could also cause a temporary UI (User Interface) crash which would require rebooting the device to resolve the issue. 

Products Affected 

The following Neat devices and associated firmware versions are affected when running Microsoft Teams: 

  • Neat Pad firmware: NFA1.20240924.0507 
  • Neat Bar firmware: NFB1.20240924.0005 
  • Neat Board firmware: NFC1.20240924.0005 
  • Neat Bar Pro firmware: NFD1.20240924.0007 
  • Neat Bar Generation 2 firmware: NFE1.20240924.0005 
  • Neat Frame firmware: NFF1.20240924.0007 
  • Neat Board 50 firmware: NFH1.20240924.0005 
  • Neat Center firmware: NFL1.20240924.0008 
  • Neat Board Pro firmware: NFK1.20240924.0005 

Solution 

This vulnerability is being addressed as part of our latest firmware release 24.6.0. The full release notes for the update are available here. 

Additional Support 

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If you encounter an issue with your Neat device, please email: support@neat.no and one of our technical support engineers will reach out to you. 

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