Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2019-10122 affects eQ-3 HomeMatic CCU2 and CCU3 smart-home control units. The vulnerable HTTP server component contains buffer overflows that may allow remote code execution. For executives, the concern is control over automation infrastructure, especially where controllers are reachable beyond trusted networks.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation where HomeMatic controllers support physical automation, facility operations, or security-adjacent workflows. The lack of active exploitation evidence lowers immediacy, but potential remote code execution on control hardware justifies prompt inventory and firmware validation.
Technical view
The CVE describes buffer overflows in the ReGa ise GmbH HTTP-Server 2.0 component on CCU2 before 2.41.9 and CCU3 before 3.43.16. The stated impact is possible remote code execution. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, CWE, exploit details, or authentication requirements.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to organizations or sites using eQ-3 HomeMatic CCU2 or CCU3 controllers below the stated firmware versions. Risk is higher if the controller HTTP service is reachable from untrusted networks.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or any cited evidence of active exploitation. Public evidence here supports potential remote code execution, but not observed exploitation, exploit maturity, or required attacker position.
Researcher notes
The available record is sparse: affected versions and RCE potential are stated, but no CVSS vector, CWE, authentication context, exploitability detail, or proof of exploitation is provided. Analysis should stay anchored to firmware version checks and vendor changelog review.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade CCU2 devices to firmware 2.41.9 or later.
- Upgrade CCU3 devices to firmware 3.43.16 or later.
- Review the eQ-3 changelogs and current vendor guidance before deployment.
- Prioritize controllers reachable from untrusted or remote networks.
Validation and detection
- Inventory HomeMatic CCU2 and CCU3 controllers in managed environments.
- Confirm each CCU2 runs firmware 2.41.9 or later.
- Confirm each CCU3 runs firmware 3.43.16 or later.
- Identify whether controller HTTP services are reachable from untrusted networks.
- Record exceptions where firmware cannot be confirmed or updated.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.eq-3.de/Downloads/Software/HM-CCU2-Firmware_Updates/HM-CCU-2.41.9/HM-CCU2-Changelog.2.41.9.pdfCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://www.eq-3.de/Downloads/Software/CCU3-Firmware/CCU3-3.43.16/CCU3-Changelog.3.43.16.pdfCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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