Buffer overflow in Foscam C1
CVE-2017-2856
An exploitable buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the DDNS client used by the Foscam C1 Indoor HD Camera running application firmware 2.52.2.43. On devices with DDNS enabled, an attacker who is able to intercept HTTP connections will be able to fully compromise the device by creating a rogue HTTP server.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.017 (74.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Foscam C1
- Foscam C1_firmware — versions 2.52.2.43
- Foscam Indoor Ip Camera C1 Series — versions System Firmware Version: 1.9.3.18,Application Firmware Version: 2.52.2.43,Plug-In Version: 3.3.0.26
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- talos-cna@cisco.com (Exploit, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-2856?
- CVE-2017-2856 is a high-severity vulnerability in Foscam C1, classified under Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input (Classic Buffer Overflow). CVSS score: 8.1/10. Published 2018-09-17.
- How severe is CVE-2017-2856?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.1 out of 10.