CVE-2017-2850

Description

In the web management interface in Foscam C1 Indoor HD cameras with application firmware 2.52.2.37, a specially crafted HTTP request can allow for a user to inject arbitrary characters in the pureftpd.passwd file during a username change, which in turn allows for bypassing chroot restrictions in the FTP server. An attacker can simply send an HTTP request to the device to trigger this vulnerability.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.09%
Third-Party Advisory talosintelligence.com
Affected: Foscam Indoor IP Camera C1 Series
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99184 vdb entry broken link
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0352 vdb entry third party advisory technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2850?
CVE-2017-2850 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-2850?
To fix CVE-2017-2850, 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-2017-2850 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-2850 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-2850?
CVE-2017-2850 affects Foscam Indoor IP Camera C1 Series.
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