#VU9415 Buffer overflow in IP Video Camera Firmware - CVE-2017-2878 

 

#VU9415 Buffer overflow in IP Video Camera Firmware - CVE-2017-2878

Published: November 24, 2017


Vulnerability identifier: #VU9415
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 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
Vulnerable software:
IP Video Camera Firmware
Software vendor:
Foscam

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.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

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