Description
Amazon Kindle e-reader prior to and including version 5.13.4 improperly manages privileges, allowing the framework user to elevate privileges to root.
References (1)
Core 1
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://research.checkpoint.com/2021/i-can-take-over-your-kindle/
Scores
CVSS v3
8.6
EPSS
0.0023
EPSS Percentile
45.9%
Attack Vector
LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Details
CWE
CWE-269
Status
published
Products (1)
amazon/kindle_firmware
< 5.13.4
Published
Sep 01, 2021
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026