CVE-2016-2356 Memory corruption in IP security cameras
A buffer overflow in Milesight IP security cameras allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via long username or password inputs.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-2356?
CVE-2016-2356 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Milesight IP security cameras, published on 25 Oct 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Milesight IP security cameras through 2016-11-14 have a buffer overflow in a web application via a long username or password.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-2356?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Milesight Ip Security Camera Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2356?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-2356 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2016-2356 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-2356 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Milesight IP security cameras
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ff83-c42x-4r2x.