CVE-2017-9315: Critical severity dahua ipc-hfw1xxx vulnerability

Published Nov 28, 2017
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Updated

Customer of Dahua IP camera or IP PTZ could submit relevant device information to receive a time limited temporary password from Dahua authorized dealer to reset the admin password. The algorithm used in this mechanism is potentially at risk of being compromised and subsequently utilized by attacker.

Affected Software

50 affected components
Dahuasecurity Ipc-hfw1xxx Firmware
Dahuasecurity Ipc-hfw1xxx
Dahuasecurity Ipc-hdw1xxx Firmware
Dahuasecurity Ipc-hdw1xxx
Dahuasecurity Ipc-hdbw1xxx Firmware
Dahuasecurity Ipc-hdbw1xxx
Dahuasecurity Ipc-hfw2xxx Firmware
Dahuasecurity Ipc-hfw2xxx
Dahuasecurity Ipc-hdw2xxx Firmware
Dahuasecurity Ipc-hdw2xxx
Dahuasecurity Ipc-hdbw2xxx Firmware
Dahuasecurity Ipc-hdbw2xxx
Dahuasecurity Ipc-hfw4xxx Firmware
Dahuasecurity Ipc-hfw4xxx
Dahuasecurity Ipc-hdw4xxx Firmware
Dahuasecurity Ipc-hdw4xxx
Dahuasecurity Ipc-hdbw4xxx Firmware
Dahuasecurity Ipc-hdbw4xxx
Dahuasecurity Ipc-hf5xxx Firmware
Dahuasecurity Ipc-hf5xxx
Dahuasecurity Ipc-hfw5xxx Firmware
Dahuasecurity Ipc-hfw5xxx
Dahuasecurity Ipc-hdw5xxx Firmware
Dahuasecurity Ipc-hdw5xxx
Dahuasecurity Ipc-hdbw5xxx Firmware
Dahuasecurity Ipc-hdbw5xxx
Dahuasecurity Ipc-hf8xxx Firmware
Dahuasecurity Ipc-hf8xxx
Dahuasecurity Ipc-hfw8xxx Firmware
Dahuasecurity Ipc-hfw8xxx
Dahuasecurity Ipc-hdbw8xxx Firmware
Dahuasecurity Ipc-hdbw8xxx
Dahuasecurity Ipc-ebw8xxx Firmware
Dahuasecurity Ipc-ebw8xxx
Dahuasecurity Ipc-pfw8xxx Firmware
Dahuasecurity Ipc-pfw8xxx
Dahuasecurity Dh-sd2xxxxx Firmware
Dahuasecurity Dh-sd2xxxxx
Dahuasecurity Ipc-pdbw8xxx Firmware
Dahuasecurity Ipc-pdbw8xxx
Dahuasecurity Ipc-hum8xxx Firmware
Dahuasecurity Ipc-hum8xxx
Dahuasecurity Psd8xxxx Firmware
Dahuasecurity Psd8xxxx
Dahuasecurity Dh-sd4xxxxx Firmware
Dahuasecurity Dh-sd4xxxxx
Dahuasecurity Dh-sd5xxxxx Firmware
Dahuasecurity Dh-sd5xxxxx
Dahuasecurity Dh-sd6xxxxx Firmware
Dahuasecurity Dh-sd6xxxxx

Event History

Nov 28, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-9315?

CVE-2017-9315 is a vulnerability in Dahua IP cameras and IP PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) devices that allows an attacker to compromise the admin password reset mechanism.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2017-9315?

The severity of CVE-2017-9315 is critical with a severity score of 9.8.

3

How does the vulnerability in Dahua IP cameras and IP PTZ devices work?

The vulnerability allows an attacker to potentially compromise the algorithm used in the admin password reset mechanism.

4

Which versions of Dahua IP cameras and IP PTZ devices are affected by CVE-2017-9315?

Dahua IP cameras and IP PTZ devices with the following firmware are affected: Ipc-hfw1xxx, Ipc-hdw1xxx, Ipc-hdbw1xxx, Ipc-hfw2xxx, Ipc-hdw2xxx, Ipc-hdbw2xxx, Ipc-hfw4xxx, Ipc-hdw4xxx, Ipc-hdbw4xxx, Ipc-hf5xxx, Ipc-hfw5xxx, Ipc-hdw5xxx, Ipc-hdbw5xxx, Ipc-hf8xxx, Ipc-hfw8xxx, Ipc-hdbw8xxx, Ipc-ebw8xxx, Ipc-pfw8xxx, Dh-sd2xxxxx, Ipc-pdbw8xxx, Ipc-hum8xxx, Psd8xxxx, Dh-sd4xxxxx, Dh-sd5xxxxx, Dh-sd6xxxxx.

5

How can I fix the vulnerability in Dahua IP cameras and IP PTZ devices?

To fix the vulnerability, contact a Dahua authorized dealer to receive a time-limited temporary password and reset the admin password.

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