Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This CVE affects Foscam Opticam i5 IP cameras on specific firmware versions. A remote attacker could trigger a stack-based buffer overflow through an ONVIF DNS-setting function. The public record does not provide CVSS, a confirmed patch, or active exploitation evidence.
Executive priority
Treat internet-exposed affected cameras as urgent. Network cameras are often poorly monitored, and a remote memory corruption flaw in device management can create operational and security risk even without confirmed exploitation.
Technical view
CVE-2018-19082 is a stack-based buffer overflow in the ONVIF devicemgmt SetDNS method. The vulnerable input is the IPv4Address field. The cited affected build is System Firmware 1.5.2.11 with Application Firmware 2.21.1.128 on Foscam Opticam i5 devices.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where Foscam Opticam i5 cameras with the cited firmware are still deployed and ONVIF device management is reachable from untrusted networks. The provided sources do not establish broader Foscam model impact.
Exploitation context
The CVE record says remote attackers can conduct buffer overflow attacks through the ONVIF SetDNS method. It is not listed in CISA KEV, and the provided sources do not cite active exploitation or public weaponization.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE description and the linked advisory. No CVSS vector, CWE entry, patch statement, or exploit status is provided in the supplied bundle, so validation should focus on exact model, firmware, and ONVIF exposure.
Mitigation direction
- Check Foscam guidance for firmware updates or replacement advice.
- Remove ONVIF management access from the public internet.
- Restrict camera management to trusted administrative networks.
- Disable ONVIF or unused device management features if supported.
- Isolate or replace affected cameras if no fixed firmware is available.
Validation and detection
- Inventory deployed Foscam Opticam i5 cameras and firmware versions.
- Confirm whether System Firmware 1.5.2.11 is present.
- Confirm whether Application Firmware 2.21.1.128 is present.
- Review which networks can reach ONVIF device management.
- Document compensating controls for any remaining affected devices.
Public sources used
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- CVSS
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- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://sintonen.fi/advisories/foscam-ip-camera-multiple-vulnerabilities.txtCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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