Buffer overflow in IP Video Camera Firmware - CVE-2017-2857

 

Buffer overflow in IP Video Camera Firmware - CVE-2017-2857

Published: November 24, 2017


Vulnerability identifier: #VU9417
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 9.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-2857
CWE-ID: CWE-120
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to buffer overflow in the DDNS client. A remote attacker who is able to intercept HTTP connections can create a rogue HTTP server, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Affected software

IP Video Camera Firmware

How to mitigate CVE-2017-2857

Install update from vendor's website.


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