#VU45898 Input validation error in Cisco Video Surveillance 8000 Series IP Cameras - CVE-2020-3507

Vulnerability identifier: #VU45898

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-3507

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Cisco Video Surveillance 8000 Series IP Cameras
Hardware solutions / Security hardware applicances

Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected device.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of Cisco Discovery Protocol packets. A remote attacker on the local network can send specially crafted traffic to the device and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Cisco Video Surveillance 8000 Series IP Cameras: 1.0.7 - 1.0.9 1

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External links
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ipcameras-rce-dos-uPyJYxN3
https://bst.cloudapps.cisco.com/bugsearch/bug/CSCvu82729

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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 local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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