CVE-2017-6342: Critical severity Dahuasecurity Camera Firmware vulnerability

Published Feb 27, 2017
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Updated

An issue was discovered on Dahua DHI-HCVR7216A-S3 devices with NVR Firmware 3.210.0001.10 2016-06-06, Camera Firmware 2.400.0000.28.R 2016-03-29, and SmartPSS Software 1.16.1 2017-01-19. When SmartPSS Software is launched, while on the login screen, the software in the background automatically logs in as admin. This allows sniffing sensitive information identified in CVE-2017-6341 without prior knowledge of the password. This is a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-6117.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Dahuasecurity Camera Firmware=2.400.0000.28.r
Dahuasecurity Nvr Firmware=3.210.0001.10
Dahuasecurity Smartpss Firmware=1.16.1
Dahuasecurity Dhi-hcvr7216a-s3
All of the following
Any of the following
Dahuasecurity Camera Firmware=2.400.0000.28.r
Dahuasecurity Nvr Firmware=3.210.0001.10
Dahuasecurity Smartpss Firmware=1.16.1
Dahuasecurity Dhi-hcvr7216a-s3

Event History

Feb 27, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:25 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:25 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:59 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-6342?

CVE-2017-6342 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-6342?

To mitigate CVE-2017-6342, it is recommended to update the NVR firmware to a secure version released by Dahua.

3

What devices are affected by CVE-2017-6342?

CVE-2017-6342 affects Dahua DHI-HCVR7216A-S3 devices running specific firmware versions including NVR Firmware 3.210.0001.10.

4

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2017-6342?

CVE-2017-6342 is a security vulnerability that involves automatic login processes in the SmartPSS software.

5

Can CVE-2017-6342 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-6342 can potentially be exploited remotely, allowing attackers access to system functionalities.

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