CVE-2017-3209: The DBPOWER U818A WIFI quadcopter drone provides FTP access over its own local access point, and allows full file permissions to the anonymous user

Published Jul 24, 2018
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The DBPOWER U818A WIFI quadcopter drone provides FTP access over its own local access point, and allows full file permissions to the anonymous user. The DBPower U818A WIFI quadcopter drone runs an FTP server that by default allows anonymous access without a password, and provides full filesystem read/write permissions to the anonymous user. A remote user within range of the open access point on the drone may utilize the anonymous user of the FTP server to read arbitrary files, such as images and video recorded by the device, or to replace system files such as /etc/shadow to gain further access to the device. Furthermore, the DBPOWER U818A WIFI quadcopter drone uses BusyBox 1.20.2, which was released in 2012, and may be vulnerable to other known BusyBox vulnerabilities.

Affected Software

3 affected components
DBPOWER U818a Firmware
Busybox Busybox
DBPOWER U818A

Event History

Jul 24, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-3209?

CVE-2017-3209 is a vulnerability in the DBPOWER U818A WIFI quadcopter drone that allows anonymous FTP access over its local access point with full file permissions.

2

How severe is CVE-2017-3209?

CVE-2017-3209 has a severity rating of 8.1 out of 10 (high severity).

3

What software is affected by CVE-2017-3209?

The DBPOWER U818A WIFI quadcopter drone with the Dbpower U818a Firmware is affected by CVE-2017-3209.

4

How can I fix CVE-2017-3209?

To fix CVE-2017-3209, it is recommended to update the firmware of the DBPOWER U818A WIFI quadcopter drone to a version that addresses the vulnerability.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-3209?

More information about CVE-2017-3209 can be found at the following references: [1], [2], [3].

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