CVE-2019-14700 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Attackers can determine the existence of arbitrary files on MicroDigital N-series cameras via a timing side-channel in the HTTPD 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-2019-14700?

CVE-2019-14700 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Aug 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered on MicroDigital N-series cameras with firmware through 6400.0.8.5. There is disclosure of the existence of arbitrary files via Path Traversal in HTTPD. This occurs because the filename specified in the TZ parameter is accessed with a substantial delay if that file exists.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-14700?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Microdigital Mdc-N2190v Firmware, Microdigital Mdc-N4090 Firmware, Microdigital Mdc-N4090w Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2019-14700?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-14700 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2019-14700 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-14700 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w4mh-f794-pq34.

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