CVE-2020-36885 Sony IPELA Network Camera 1.82.01 Remote Stack Buffer Overflow via ftpclient.cgi
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service on Sony IPELA Network Cameras via a stack buffer overflow in the FTP client endpoint.
- 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-2020-36885?
CVE-2020-36885 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Sony Electronics Inc. IPELA Network Camera, published on 10 Dec 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Sony IPELA Network Camera 1.82.01 contains a stack buffer overflow vulnerability in the ftpclient.cgi endpoint that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by sending a crafted POST request with oversized data to the FTP client functionality, potentially causing remote code execution or denial of service.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-36885?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sony Snc-Dh120t Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36885?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-36885 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-2020-36885 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-36885 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5w6w-f988-6v84.