CVE-2017-16725 Memory corruption in Xiongmai Technology IP Cameras and DVRs
A stack-based buffer overflow in Xiongmai IP Cameras and DVRs allows remote code execution or device crashes, potentially exposing Telnet access.
- 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-2017-16725?
CVE-2017-16725 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Xiongmai Technology IP Cameras and DVRs, published on 20 Dec 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A Stack-based Buffer Overflow issue was discovered in Xiongmai Technology IP Cameras and DVRs using the NetSurveillance Web interface. The stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified, which may allow an attacker to execute code remotely or crash the device. After rebooting, the device restores itself to a more vulnerable state in which Telnet is accessible.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-16725?
It affects 136 products.
Products include Xiongmaitech Ahb7004t-G-V4 Firmware, Xiongmaitech Ahb7004t-Gl-V4 Firmware, Xiongmaitech Ahb7004t-Gs-V3 Firmware, Xiongmaitech Ahb7004t-H-V2 Firmware, Xiongmaitech Ahb7004t-Lm-V3 Firmware, Xiongmaitech Ahb7004t-Lme-V3 Firmware and 130 more.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16725?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-16725 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-2017-16725 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-16725 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qr7g-vf43-mfwf.