Assessing the Security of a Smart Lock
Name
Uku Parts
Abstract
Smart locks are locking devices that make use of advanced technology. They often provide additional features compared to mechanical locks but these features may also provide opportunity for malicious actors to exploit software vulnerabilities in order to gain unauthorised access to the lock and thereby the user’s home or belongings. Due to this danger, the security of smart locks must be assured. This thesis assesses the security of the Master Lock 4401EURLHEC, a smart lock. This is done by investigating the lock’s communication protocol and the software the lock communicates with as well as carrying out a number of attacks against it. Though some minor vulnerabilities were found, ultimately it was concluded that the lock’s security is fairly robust.
Graduation Thesis language
English
Graduation Thesis type
Bachelor - Computer Science
Supervisor(s)
Danielle Melissa Morgan
Defence year
2024