CVE-2016-2358: Critical severity milesight ip security camera firmware vulnerability

Published Oct 25, 2019
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Updated

Milesight IP security cameras through 2016-11-14 have a default set of 10 privileged accounts with hardcoded credentials. They are accessible if the customer has not configured 10 actual user accounts.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Milesight Ip Security Camera Firmware<=2016-11-14
Milesight IP security camera

Event History

Oct 25, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:46 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:46 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-2358?

CVE-2016-2358 has a high severity rating due to the presence of hardcoded credentials in multiple privileged accounts.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-2358?

To fix CVE-2016-2358, customers should configure unique user accounts and disable the default privileged accounts.

3

What devices are affected by CVE-2016-2358?

CVE-2016-2358 affects Milesight IP security cameras running firmware versions up to and including 2016-11-14.

4

Are there workarounds for CVE-2016-2358?

A workaround for CVE-2016-2358 is to change all default passwords for the privileged accounts as soon as possible.

5

What risks are associated with CVE-2016-2358?

The risks of CVE-2016-2358 include unauthorized access to the camera system and potential exploitation by attackers.

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