Factory Reset Fails to Clear Cryptographic Data in GNCC GP5 v7.1.76

Executive Summary

The vulnerability exists in the factory reset functionality of GNCC GP5 version 7.1.76. When a factory reset is performed, the device fails to properly clear sensitive cryptographic material stored in the JFFS2 configuration partition. This failure could allow attackers to recover and obtain sensitive user data that should have been erased.

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Compliance Impact

The vulnerability in GNCC GP5 v7.1.76 involves the factory reset functionality failing to clear sensitive cryptographic material, potentially allowing attackers to recover sensitive user data.

This failure to properly erase sensitive data could lead to non-compliance with data protection regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA, which require adequate protection and secure deletion of personal and sensitive information to prevent unauthorized access.

Specifically, the exposure of cryptographic material may violate requirements for data confidentiality and integrity, increasing the risk of data breaches and regulatory penalties.

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Mitigation Strategies

The vulnerability involves the factory reset functionality failing to clear sensitive cryptographic material in the JFFS2 configuration partition, which may allow attackers to recover sensitive user data.

Since no specific mitigation steps or patches are mentioned in the provided resources, immediate steps should include avoiding reliance on the factory reset to clear sensitive data and restricting physical or logical access to the device to prevent attackers from recovering sensitive information.

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Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can impact you by exposing sensitive cryptographic material and user data even after performing a factory reset. Attackers who gain access to the device's storage could potentially recover this sensitive information, leading to data breaches or unauthorized access.

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