CVE-2017-16566

Description

On Jooan IP Camera A5 2.3.36 devices, an insecure FTP server does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to read or replace core system files including those used for authentication (such as passwd and shadow). This can be abused to take full root level control of the device.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.41% Top 25%
Third-Party Advisory github.io
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://siggyd.github.io/Advisories/CVE-2017-16566 issue tracking third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-16566?
CVE-2017-16566 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-16566?
To fix CVE-2017-16566, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-16566 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-16566 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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