What is the severity of CVE-2016-2356?

CVE-2016-2356 is classified as having a medium severity due to its potential to cause a buffer overflow, leading to unauthorized access.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2356?

To fix CVE-2016-2356, upgrade the Milesight IP security camera firmware to a version released after November 14, 2016.

What types of devices are affected by CVE-2016-2356?

CVE-2016-2356 affects Milesight IP security cameras firmware versions up to and including 2016-11-14.

What are the potential risks associated with CVE-2016-2356?

The risks associated with CVE-2016-2356 include remote code execution and potential unauthorized access to the camera's functions.

Can CVE-2016-2356 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-2356 can be exploited remotely by sending crafted requests with long usernames or passwords to the vulnerable camera's web application.

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CVE-2016-2356

critical

9.8

CWE

119 120

25/10/2019

5/8/2024

CVE-2016-2356: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Oct 25 2019(Updated: )

Milesight IP security cameras through 2016-11-14 have a buffer overflow in a web application via a long username or password.

Credit: cret@cert.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Milesight IP security camera firmware	<=2016-11-14
Milesight NCR Camera

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-2356?
CVE-2016-2356 is classified as having a medium severity due to its potential to cause a buffer overflow, leading to unauthorized access.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2356?
To fix CVE-2016-2356, upgrade the Milesight IP security camera firmware to a version released after November 14, 2016.
What types of devices are affected by CVE-2016-2356?
CVE-2016-2356 affects Milesight IP security cameras firmware versions up to and including 2016-11-14.
What are the potential risks associated with CVE-2016-2356?
The risks associated with CVE-2016-2356 include remote code execution and potential unauthorized access to the camera's functions.
Can CVE-2016-2356 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-2356 can be exploited remotely by sending crafted requests with long usernames or passwords to the vulnerable camera's web application.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-2356?
CVE-2016-2356 is classified as having a medium severity due to its potential to cause a buffer overflow, leading to unauthorized access.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2356?
To fix CVE-2016-2356, upgrade the Milesight IP security camera firmware to a version released after November 14, 2016.
What types of devices are affected by CVE-2016-2356?
CVE-2016-2356 affects Milesight IP security cameras firmware versions up to and including 2016-11-14.
What are the potential risks associated with CVE-2016-2356?
The risks associated with CVE-2016-2356 include remote code execution and potential unauthorized access to the camera's functions.
Can CVE-2016-2356 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-2356 can be exploited remotely by sending crafted requests with long usernames or passwords to the vulnerable camera's web application.