CVE-2016-2357 Hardcoded credentials in IP security cameras

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Milesight IP cameras contain a hardcoded SSL private key, allowing attackers to decrypt traffic and bypass security controls.

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-2016-2357?

CVE-2016-2357 is a critical 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 hardcoded SSL private key under the /etc/config directory.

Weakness: CWE-798

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-2357?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Milesight Ip Security Camera Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2357?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-2357 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2016-2357 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-2357 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p99m-wvww-wq6c.

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