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CVE-2017-2831: An exploitable buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the web management interface used by the Foscam C1 I...

An exploitable buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the web management interface used by the Foscam C1 Indoor HD Camera running application firmware 2.52.2.37. A specially crafted HTTP request can cause a buffer overflow resulting in overwriting arbitrary data. An attacker can simply send an HTTP request to the device to trigger this vulnerability.

CriticalCVSS 9.1Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Foscam C1 Indoor HD Camera firmware 2.52.2.37 has a critical web management flaw. A remote unauthenticated attacker can send a crafted HTTP request that may let them overwrite device memory, affecting integrity and availability. Treat internet-exposed management interfaces as high urgency. Exposure is most likely where affected Foscam C1 cameras run application firmware 2.52.2.37 and the web management interface is reachable from untrusted networks, including the internet or broad internal segments. Prioritize exposed cameras because the flaw is remotely reachable without authentication and can affect device integrity and availability. This is mainly an operational and physical-security risk if cameras support safety, monitoring, or site security functions. Mitigation focus: Inventory Foscam C1 Indoor HD Camera devices and firmware versions.; Remove internet exposure from camera web management interfaces.; Restrict management access to trusted administrative networks or VPN..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Critical
CVSS
9.1 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

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CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
9.1CVSS 3.0CriticalCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H3.95.2Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

9.1Critical
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2017-2831Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
FoscamIndoor IP Camera C1 Seriesn/aListed
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