CVE-2017-7253: High severity Dahuasecurity Ip Camera Firmware vulnerability

Published Mar 30, 2017
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Updated

Dahua IP Camera devices 3.200.0001.6 can be exploited via these steps: 1. Use the default low-privilege credentials to list all users via a request to a certain URI. 2. Login to the IP camera with admin credentials so as to obtain full control of the target IP camera. During exploitation, the first JSON object encountered has a "Component error: login challenge!" message. The second JSON object encountered has a result indicating a successful admin login.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Dahuasecurity Ip Camera Firmware=3.200.0001.6
Dahuasecurity Ip Camera
All of the following
Dahuasecurity Ip Camera Firmware=3.200.0001.6
Dahuasecurity Ip Camera

Event History

Mar 30, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-7253?

CVE-2017-7253 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential for unauthorized access to device controls.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-7253?

To fix CVE-2017-7253, you should change the default credentials of the Dahua IP Camera to strong, unique passwords.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2017-7253?

CVE-2017-7253 affects Dahua IP Camera devices running firmware version 3.200.0001.6.

4

Can CVE-2017-7253 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-7253 can be exploited remotely if the IP camera is accessible over the internet with the default credentials.

5

What are the potential consequences of exploiting CVE-2017-7253?

Exploiting CVE-2017-7253 can lead to full control of the IP camera, allowing an attacker to manipulate settings or use it for malicious purposes.

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