CVE-2017-16242: An issue was discovered on MECO USB Memory Stick with Fingerprint MECOZiolsamDE601 devices

Routine

MEDIUM 6.8MITIGATE

CVE-2017-16242 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting usb memory stick with fingerprint firwmare. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue was discovered on MECO USB Memory Stick with Fingerprint MECOZiolsamDE601 devices. The fingerprint authentication requirement for data access can be bypassed. An attacker with physical access can send a static packet to a serial port exposed on the PCB to unlock the key and get access to the data without possessing the required fingerprint.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Physical
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 57%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-287
Published	2018-03-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: meco

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-03-22 15:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:09 UTCUpdated Record last modified

meco usb memory stick with fingerprint firwmare MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-16242?

usb memory stick with fingerprint firwmare: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-16242 being exploited?

CVE-2017-16242 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2017-16242 affect?

CVE-2017-16242 affects usb memory stick with fingerprint firwmare. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). An issue was discovered on MECO USB Memory Stick with Fingerprint MECOZiolsamDE601 devices. The fingerprint authentication requirement for data access can be bypassed. An attacker with physical access can send a static packet to a serial po

How urgent is CVE-2017-16242?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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