CVE-2018-6297 Memory corruption in Hanwha Techwin Smartcams

Critical 9.8 Published 13 Mar 2018 Updated 16 Sep 2024

A buffer overflow in Hanwha Techwin Smartcams allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

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-2018-6297?

CVE-2018-6297 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Hanwha Techwin Smartcams, published on 13 Mar 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in Hanwha Techwin Smartcams

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-6297?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Hanwha-Security Snh-V6410pn Firmware, Hanwha-Security Snh-V6410pnw Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2018-6297?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-6297 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-2018-6297 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-6297 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-788j-24w9-gqx9.