Buffer overflow in IP Video Camera Firmware - CVE-2017-2855
Published: November 24, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU9418
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4.0: 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/E:P/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-2855
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 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.
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.
How to mitigate CVE-2017-2855
Install update from vendor's website.