CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-2844

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

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 data in the 'msmtprc' configuration file resulting in command execution. An attacker can simply send an HTTP request to the device to trigger this vulnerability.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability can lead to remote code execution, posing a serious threat to the security of the device and the network it resides in. An attacker could gain full control over the camera, potentially resulting in privacy violations.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the camera firmware to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability. Additionally, access to the management interface should be restricted to trusted IP addresses.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

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 data in the "msmtprc" configuration file resulting in command execution. An attacker can simply send an HTTP request to the device to trigger this vulnerability.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS