CVE-2017-8861 Missing authorization in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

An attacker can modify device configuration and credentials via unauthenticated SOAP packets on the remote configuration port.

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-2017-8861?

CVE-2017-8861 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Nov 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Missing authentication for the remote configuration port 1236/tcp on the Cohu 3960HD allows an attacker to change configuration parameters such as IP address and username/password via specially crafted XML SOAP packets.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-8861?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cohuhd 3960hd Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8861?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-8861 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2017-8861 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-8861 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7397-v773-mg5p.

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