Buffer overflow in IP Video Camera Firmware - CVE-2017-2878
Published: November 24, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU9415
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-2878
CWE-ID: CWE-120
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Foscam
Affected software:
IP Video Camera Firmware
IP Video Camera Firmware
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to buffer overflow in the web management interface. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request, trigger memory corruption, overwrite arbitrary data and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
The weakness exists due to buffer overflow in the web management interface. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request, trigger memory corruption, overwrite arbitrary data and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
How to mitigate CVE-2017-2878
Install update from vendor's website.