#VU9539 Privilege escalation in Hikvision products - CVE-2017-7923

Vulnerability identifier: #VU9539

Vulnerability risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-7923

CWE-ID: CWE-260

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
DS-2CD63xx Series
DS-2DFx Series
DS-2CD4xx5 Series
DS- 2CD4x2xFWD Series
DS-2CD2xx2FWD Series
DS-2CD2xx0F-I Series
DS-2CD2xx2F-I Series
Hikvision DVR/NVR Firmware

Software vendor:
Hikvision

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.

The weakness exists due to password in configuration file. A remote attacker can escalate privileges or assume the identity of another user and access sensitive information.

Install update from vendor's website.

• http://www.hikvision.com/en/Press-Release-details_435_i1478.html
• http://www.hikvision.com/en/Press-Release-details_435_i1504.html