CVE-2017-2851 Memory corruption in Indoor IP Camera C1 Series

High 7.5 Published Updated

A buffer overflow in the web interface allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service on Foscam indoor cameras.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2017-2851?

CVE-2017-2851 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Foscam Indoor IP Camera C1 Series, published on 29 Jun 2017. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In the web management interface in Foscam C1 Indoor HD cameras with application firmware 2.52.2.37, a specially crafted HTTP request can cause a buffer overflow.

Weakness: CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-2851?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Foscam C1 Indoor Hd Camera Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2851?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-2851 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-2017-2851 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-2851 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m5vp-m48m-cf7g.

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