CVE-2016-2360: 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 root password in /etc/shadow that is the same across different customers' installations.

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·12:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:45 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-2360?

CVE-2016-2360 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the use of a default root password across multiple installations.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-2360?

To fix CVE-2016-2360, change the default root password on the affected Milesight IP security cameras immediately after installation.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2016-2360?

Users of Milesight IP security cameras with firmware versions up to and including 2016-11-14 are affected by CVE-2016-2360.

4

What are the risks associated with CVE-2016-2360?

The risks associated with CVE-2016-2360 include unauthorized access and potential control over the security cameras.

5

Is CVE-2016-2360 an exploit or a vulnerability?

CVE-2016-2360 is classified as a vulnerability that can be exploited if the default root password is not changed.

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