#VU13268 Improper input validation in IP Video Camera Firmware - CVE-2018-6830

Vulnerability identifier: #VU13268

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-6830

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IP Video Camera Firmware
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Foscam

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to delete arbitrary files on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a flaw in the Web management interface when handling malicious input. A remote unauthenticated attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP GET request, bypass security restrictions and delete arbitrary files from the system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IP Video Camera Firmware: All versions

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External links
https://blog.vdoo.com/2018/06/06/vdoo-has-found-major-vulnerabilities-in-foscam-cameras/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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