# 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.

- **Severity:** Critical 9.8 (`CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H`)
- **Exploited in the wild:** Not known
- **Login needed:** Not needed
- **Attackable:** Over the internet
- **Victim action needed:** Not needed
- **Fix available:** No
- **Published:** 20 Dec 2017
- **Updated:** 5 Aug 2024
- **Also known as:** GHSA-qr7g-vf43-mfwf

## 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 (Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer)

## Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-16725?

It affects 136 products.


Products: 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, Xiongmaitech Ahb7004t-Mh-V2 Firmware, Xiongmaitech Ahb7004t-Mh-V3 Firmware, Xiongmaitech Ahb7008f2-G-V4 Firmware, Xiongmaitech Ahb7008f2-H Firmware, Xiongmaitech Ahb7008f4-G-V4 Firmware, Xiongmaitech Ahb7008f4-H Firmware, Xiongmaitech Ahb7008f8-G-V4 Firmware, Xiongmaitech Ahb7008f8-H Firmware, Xiongmaitech Ahb7008t-Gl-V4 Firmware, Xiongmaitech Ahb7008t-Gs-V3 Firmware, Xiongmaitech Ahb7008t-H-V2 Firmware, Xiongmaitech Ahb7008t-Lm-V2 Firmware, Xiongmaitech Ahb7008t-Lm-V3 Firmware, Xiongmaitech Ahb7008t-Lme-V3 Firmware and 116 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.

## Is CVE-2017-16725 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-16725 in the wild and no public exploit code.

## Fix prompt for AI coding agents

```text
Check this codebase for CVE-2017-16725 and fix it if it is affected.

What it is: 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.
Exploitation: There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-16725 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Affected product: Xiongmai Technology IP Cameras and DVRs. No package-level version data is available, so check the vendor advisory linked from the reference page.

Task:
1. Search the dependency manifests and lockfiles (for example package.json, package-lock.json, requirements.txt, poetry.lock, uv.lock, pom.xml, build.gradle, go.mod, Cargo.lock, Gemfile.lock) and any Dockerfiles for the affected packages, including transitive dependencies.
2. If an affected version is in use, upgrade it to the fixed version for its release line with the project's package manager, so the lockfile is regenerated. Prefer the smallest upgrade that fixes it.
3. If there is no fix, or the upgrade would break the build, do not guess: explain the risk and the safest workaround instead.
4. Run the tests and summarise what changed and why.
5. If nothing in the project is affected, say so and change nothing.

Reference: https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2017-16725/ (Markdown: https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2017-16725/index.md)
```

## Sources

- CVE record: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2017-16725
- NVD: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-16725
- OSV: https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2017-16725

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From sbomify Insights: https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2017-16725/
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