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Plain-English summary
CVE-2020-37175 is an app-crash issue in P2PWIFICAM2 for iOS version 10.4.1. A malformed Camera ID value can cause the application to stop working, affecting availability of camera access through the app. Public sources do not identify data theft, device takeover, a vendor patch, or active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as a targeted availability risk for users dependent on this iOS camera app. Prioritize inventory and replacement planning over emergency response unless the app supports critical operations. There is public exploit documentation, but no provided evidence of active exploitation or broader system compromise.
Technical view
The issue is reported as CWE-120 in P2PWIFICAM2 for iOS 10.4.1. The published description says a 257-character buffer entered into the Camera ID field can crash the iOS application. CVSS 3.1 is 7.5 high with availability impact only. ExploitDB and VulnCheck provide public vulnerability references.
Likely exposure
Exposure appears limited to organizations or users running P2PWIFICAM2 for iOS 10.4.1. Business impact is disruption of app-based camera management, not confirmed compromise of camera devices or iOS systems. The sources do not list other affected versions or platforms.
Exploitation context
A public ExploitDB entry exists, so the crash condition is publicly documented. The bundle says this is not in CISA KEV, and no provided source claims active exploitation. The description centers on manipulating a Camera ID input field to trigger denial of service.
Researcher notes
The CVSS vector indicates network, low-complexity, no-interaction exploitation, but the narrative describes pasting a long value into a local Camera ID field. That mismatch should be considered during triage. No patch, vendor advisory, or affected-version range beyond 10.4.1 is provided in the source bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Identify whether P2PWIFICAM2 for iOS 10.4.1 is used in your environment.
- Check vendor or app-store guidance for updates or replacement recommendations.
- Consider removing the app if it is not business-critical.
- Use an alternative supported camera management app where operationally feasible.
- Avoid entering untrusted or unexpected Camera ID values.
Validation and detection
- Inventory managed iOS devices for P2PWIFICAM2 installation and version.
- Confirm whether version 10.4.1 is present.
- Review mobile device management records for active use.
- Monitor helpdesk reports for repeated P2PWIFICAM2 crashes.
- Document compensating controls if no vendor fix is available.
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H3.93.6Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.5HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-47993CVE reference · exploit
- P2PWIFICAM2 for iOS Archived SoftwareCVE reference · product
- VulnCheck Advisory: P2PWIFICAM2 for iOS 10.4.1 - 'Camera ID' Denial of ServiceCVE reference · third-party-advisory
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