CVE-2020-9529 Privilege escalation in n/a
Local network attackers can reset administrator passwords on millions of IoT devices using Hichip Vision firmware, gaining full administrative control.
- 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-2020-9529?
CVE-2020-9529 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Aug 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Firmware developed by Shenzhen Hichip Vision Technology (V6 through V20), as used by many different vendors in millions of Internet of Things devices, suffers from a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows attackers on the local network to reset the device's administrator password. This affects products marketed under the following brand names: Accfly, Alptop, Anlink, Besdersec, BOAVISION, COOAU, CPVAN, Ctronics, D3D Security, Dericam, Elex System, Elite Security, ENSTER, ePGes, Escam, FLOUREON, GENBOLT, Hongjingtian (HJT), ICAMI, Iegeek, Jecurity, Jennov, KKMoon, LEFTEK, Loosafe, Luowice, Nesuniq, Nettoly, ProElite, QZT, Royallite, SDETER, SV3C, SY2L, Tenvis, ThinkValue, TOMLOV, TPTEK, WGCC, and ZILINK.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-9529?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Hichip Shenzhen Hichip Vision Technology Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9529?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-9529 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-9529 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-9529 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5wmx-jr6q-wx42.