CVE-2018-17240 Information disclosure in n/a
Unauthenticated attackers can access /proc/kcore on Netwave IP cameras to steal sensitive network configuration data, including credentials.
- 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-2018-17240?
CVE-2018-17240 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Jun 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
There is a memory dump vulnerability on Netwave IP camera devices at //proc/kcore that allows an unauthenticated attacker to exfiltrate sensitive information from the network configuration (e.g., username and password).
Weakness: CWE-401
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-17240?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Netwavepr Indoor Ip Camera Firmware, Netwavepr Outdoor Ip Camera Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2018-17240?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-17240 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2018-17240 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-17240 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 3 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c5c9-f2v8-rfmg.