RE: [Full-Disclosure] Denial of service in KitchenAid blenders

From: Larry Seltzer (larry_at_larryseltzer.com)
Date: 10/11/04

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Date: Sun, 10 Oct 2004 19:17:20 -0400

    I've been reading about blended threats for years, but at last they've
    arrived

    Larry Seltzer
    eWEEK.com Security Center Editor
    http://security.eweek.com/
    http://blog.ziffdavis.com/seltzer
    larryseltzer@ziffdavis.com
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    Subject: [Full-Disclosure] Denial of service in KitchenAid blenders

    Product : KitchenAid blenders
    Date : 10/10/2004
    Author : Frank Denis <j@pureftpd.org>

       ------------------------[ Product description
    ]------------------------

      From the web site :

      KitchenAid offers the most powerful premium blenders available.
    Oversized stainless steel blades allow it to crush ice at any speed.

      The most powerful premium blender available - features a strong motor
    and unique blade design.

      One-piece blade assembly features oversized stainless steel blades on
    four different planes for optimal blending.

      Durable base provides maximum stability during mixing.

      The electronic sensor automatically adjusts power to maintain a
    consistent speed.

      40-oz. heavy-duty glass jar resists scratching and discoloration, and
    all jars and lids are dishwasher safe.

      Home page : http://www.kitchenaid.com/

          ------------------------[ Vulnerability ]------------------------

      There's a race condition in KitchenAid blenders that can trigger a
    denial of service.

      The device will require a physical shutdown in order to work again.

          ------------------------[ Implications ]------------------------

      The implications are numerous. Chefs can be extremely frustrated, thus
    causing severe material and social damage.

             ------------------------[ Exploit ]------------------------
             
      Here's a reliable way to reproduce the race:
      
    - Hit the power button ("I"),
    - Hit the "pulse" button.
    - Hit a speed button,
    - While keeping the speed button, push on the "pulse" button again.

      The device immediately goes in a strange state. LEDs are blinking and
    buttons are no more functionnal until the power is off.

        ------------------------[ Affected versions
    ]------------------------
             
      In lab, the exploit successfully worked on a 5-speed KSB5ER mixer. Its
    color was empire red and cold soup was previously inserted in the glass
    jar.

      Other colors are likely to be affected as well. The silver "pro" model
    may be affected as well.

           ------------------------[ Workarounds ]------------------------
             
      No workaround is known yet.
      Never give access to the device to untrusted users.

          ------------------------[ Vendor status ]------------------------
             
      Unfortunately, I wasn't able to find any contact at KitchenAid's for
    security flaws in mixer firmwares.

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