CVE-2018-16185 in Interactive Whiteboard D2200
Summary
by MITRE
RICOH Interactive Whiteboard D2200 V1.1 to V2.2, D5500 V1.1 to V2.2, D5510 V1.1 to V2.2, the display versions with RICOH Interactive Whiteboard Controller Type1 V1.1 to V2.2 attached (D5520, D6500, D6510, D7500, D8400), and the display versions with RICOH Interactive Whiteboard Controller Type2 V3.0 to V3.1.10137.0 attached (D5520, D6510, D7500, D8400) allows remote attackers to execute a malicious program.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/27/2020
This vulnerability affects RICOH Interactive Whiteboard systems across multiple device models including D2200, D5500, D5510, D5520, D6500, D6510, D7500, and D8400. The affected systems operate with either Controller Type1 versions V1.1 through V2.2 or Controller Type2 versions V3.0 through V3.1.10137.0. The core technical flaw resides in the lack of proper input validation and sanitization within the system's remote execution capabilities, allowing unauthorized remote code execution through malicious program delivery. This vulnerability represents a critical security weakness that bypasses normal authentication mechanisms and permits attackers to gain arbitrary code execution privileges on the affected devices.
The operational impact of CVE-2018-16185 is severe and far-reaching for organizations relying on these interactive whiteboard systems. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to install backdoors, exfiltrate sensitive data, disrupt classroom or meeting operations, and potentially escalate privileges to gain full system control. The vulnerability affects both the display versions and their associated controller modules, creating a widespread attack surface that could compromise entire educational institutions, corporate meeting environments, or collaborative workspaces. This remote code execution capability enables attackers to maintain persistent access to the systems, making it particularly dangerous for environments where these devices are connected to internal networks.
From a cybersecurity perspective, this vulnerability aligns with CWE-749, which describes "Expose of Functionality to Unintended Actors" and represents a classic case of improper access control. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this as a remote code execution technique under the T1059.007 sub-technique for "Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell," though the actual exploitation likely occurs through web-based interfaces or network protocols. Organizations should immediately implement network segmentation to isolate these devices from critical systems, apply vendor-provided security patches, and conduct thorough network monitoring for suspicious activity. The vulnerability also highlights the importance of secure configuration management and regular security assessments for IoT and embedded systems in educational and corporate environments. Given the nature of these devices, which often serve as central points of collaboration and information sharing, the potential for data breaches and operational disruption makes this vulnerability particularly concerning from a risk management perspective.