CVE-2017-7925: Critical severity dahuasecurity dh-ipc-hdbw23a0rn-zs firmware vulnerability

Published May 6, 2017
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Updated

A Password in Configuration File issue was discovered in Dahua DH-IPC-HDBW23A0RN-ZS, DH-IPC-HDBW13A0SN, DH-IPC-HDW1XXX, DH-IPC-HDW2XXX, DH-IPC-HDW4XXX, DH-IPC-HFW1XXX, DH-IPC-HFW2XXX, DH-IPC-HFW4XXX, DH-SD6CXX, DH-NVR1XXX, DH-HCVR4XXX, DH-HCVR5XXX, DHI-HCVR51A04HE-S3, DHI-HCVR51A08HE-S3, and DHI-HCVR58A32S-S2 devices. The password in configuration file vulnerability was identified, which could lead to a malicious user assuming the identity of a privileged user and gaining access to sensitive information.

Affected Software

30 affected components
Dahuasecurity Dh-ipc-hdbw23a0rn-zs Firmware
Dahuasecurity Dh-ipc-hdbw23a0rn-zs
Dahuasecurity Dh-ipc-hdbw13a0sn Firmware
Dahuasecurity Dh-ipc-hdbw13a0sn
Dahuasecurity Dh-ipc-hdw1xxx Firmware
Dahuasecurity Dh-ipc-hdw1xxx
Dahuasecurity Dh-ipc-hdw2xxx Firmware
Dahuasecurity Dh-ipc-hdw2xxx
Dahuasecurity Dh-ipc-hdw4xxx Firmware
Dahuasecurity Dh-ipc-hdw4xxx
Dahuasecurity Dh-ipc-hfw1xxx Firmware
Dahuasecurity Dh-ipc-hfw1xxx
Dahuasecurity Dh-ipc-hfw2xxx Firmware
Dahuasecurity Dh-ipc-hfw2xxx
Dahuasecurity Dh-ipc-hfw4xxx Firmware
Dahuasecurity Dh-ipc-hfw4xxx
Dahuasecurity Dh-sd6cxx Firmware
Dahuasecurity Dh-sd6cxx
Dahuasecurity Dh-nvr1xxx Firmware
Dahuasecurity Dh-nvr1xxx
Dahuasecurity Dh-hcvr4xxx Firmware
Dahuasecurity Ddh-hcvr4xxx
Dahuasecurity Dh-hcvr5xxx Firmware
Dahuasecurity Dh-hcvr5xxx
Dahuasecurity Dhi-hcvr51a04he-s3 Firmware
Dahuasecurity Dhi-hcvr51a04he-s3
Dahuasecurity Dhi-hcvr51a08he-s3 Firmware
Dahuasecurity Dhi-hcvr51a08he-s3
Dahuasecurity Dhi-hcvr58a32s-s2 Firmware
Dahuasecurity Dhi-hcvr58a32s-s2

Event History

May 6, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-7925?

CVE-2017-7925 is classified with a high severity due to the risk of exploiting a password stored in the configuration file.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-7925?

To fix CVE-2017-7925, update the firmware of the affected Dahua devices to the latest version where the password issue is resolved.

3

What devices are affected by CVE-2017-7925?

CVE-2017-7925 affects various Dahua camera models including DH-IPC-HDBW23A0RN-ZS, DH-IPC-HDBW13A0SN, and others within the DH series.

4

What risks are associated with CVE-2017-7925?

The risk associated with CVE-2017-7925 includes unauthorized access to the camera and potential exploits by attackers.

5

Is there a vendor response for CVE-2017-7925?

Yes, Dahua has released security advisories regarding CVE-2017-7925, urging users to update their device firmware.

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