CVE-2017-17020: OS Command Injection
On D-Link DCS-5009 devices with firmware 1.08.11 and earlier, DCS-5010 devices with firmware 1.14.09 and earlier, and DCS-5020L devices with firmware before 1.15.01, command injection in alphapd (binary responsible for running the camera's web server) allows remote authenticated attackers to execute code through sanitized /setSystemAdmin user input in the AdminID field being passed directly to a call to system.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-17020?
CVE-2017-17020 is a command injection vulnerability found in D-Link DCS-5009, DCS-5010, and DCS-5020L devices with certain firmware versions.
How does CVE-2017-17020 impact D-Link DCS-5009, DCS-5010, and DCS-5020L devices?
CVE-2017-17020 allows remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands on affected D-Link DCS-5009, DCS-5010, and DCS-5020L devices.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-17020?
CVE-2017-17020 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).
Which firmware versions are affected by CVE-2017-17020?
Firmware version 1.08.11 and earlier for D-Link DCS-5009, version 1.14.09 and earlier for DCS-5010, and versions before 1.15.01 for DCS-5020L are vulnerable to CVE-2017-17020.
How can I fix CVE-2017-17020?
To fix CVE-2017-17020, users should update their D-Link DCS-5009, DCS-5010, and DCS-5020L devices to the latest firmware version provided by D-Link.