Classification
| Espressif ESP8266
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| Classification
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| Grade
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B
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| Calculator version
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1
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| Classification date
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2022-03-07
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| Information
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| Name
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ESP8266
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| Brand
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Espressif Systems
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| Generation
|
8266
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| Model(s)
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ESP
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| Release date
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2014-08-01
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| Type/Category
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Microcontroller
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| Website
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[1]
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| Status
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In sale
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| More
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| Dimensions
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24mm x 16mm x 3.4mm (0.95" x 0.63" x 0.13")
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| Mass
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1.72g (0.06oz)
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| Operating system
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| Companion App
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| CPU
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Tensilica Xtensa LX106 core
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| GPU
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| Memory
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64 KB SRAM
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| Storage
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4 MB
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| Battery
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| Power
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3.3 V DC
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| Charging
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| Display
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| Camera
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| Sound
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| Connectivity
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Wi-Fi, 1 x I2C, 1 x SPI, 1 x UART, 16 x I/O Pins, 1 x Analog Pin
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| Device
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| Criterion
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Value
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Proof(s)
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Comment
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| Known hardware tampering
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None
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[2]
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| Known vulnerabilities
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Rare
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[3] [4]
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Only one vulnerability one CVE Details
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| Prior attacks
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Rare
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[5]
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| Updatability
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Rare
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[6] [7]
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Update between 1 and 2 times a year. (But a lot of custom firmware)
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| Category score
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2
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| User Authentication
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| Criterion
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Value
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Proof(s)
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Comment
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| Account management
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Absent
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[]
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No account management on ESP8266.
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| Authentication
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Absent
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[]
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| Brute-force protection
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Absent
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[]
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| Event logging
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Partial logging
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[11]
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| Passwords
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Default/Common/Easy to guess
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[]
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| Category score
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3
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