CVE-2017-16566 Auth bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can bypass authentication on the FTP server to modify system files and gain root control of the device.
- 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-2017-16566?
CVE-2017-16566 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Nov 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
On Jooan IP Camera A5 2.3.36 devices, an insecure FTP server does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to read or replace core system files including those used for authentication (such as passwd and shadow). This can be abused to take full root level control of the device.
Weakness: CWE-287
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-16566?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Qacctv Jooan A5 Ip Camera Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16566?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-16566 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-2017-16566 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-16566 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m7v9-w9c3-mw2g.