Security restrictions bypass in Hikvision Cameras

1) Security restrictions bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU9540

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-13774

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to bypass security restrictions on the target system.

The weakness exists due to improper access control. A local attacker can bypass security restrictions, gain access to some data and generate a code that Hikvision will respond by emailing the admin password in plain text.

Mitigation

Update to version 2.6.2.7 or later.

Vulnerable software versions

iVMS-4200: 2.6.2.6

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:h:hikvision:ivms-4200:2.6.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://ipvm.com/reports/hik-vms-pass

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.