7.5
CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-9829: Path Traversal

First published: Fri Jun 23 2017(Updated: )

'/cgi-bin/admin/downloadMedias.cgi' of the web service in most of the VIVOTEK Network Cameras is vulnerable, which allows remote attackers to read any file on the camera's Linux filesystem via a crafted HTTP request containing ".." sequences. This vulnerability is already verified on VIVOTEK Network Camera IB8369/FD8164/FD816BA; most others have similar firmware that may be affected.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Vivotek Network Camera IB8369=ib8369-vvtk-0102a
Vivotek Network Camera IB8369
Vivotek Network Camera FD8164 Firmware=fd8164-_vvtk-0200b
Vivotek Network Camera Fd8164 Firmware
Vivotek FD816BA Firmware=fd816ba-vvtk-010101.
Vivotek FD816BA Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-9829?

    CVE-2017-9829 has been classified with a high severity due to its potential for remote exploitation and filesystem access.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-9829?

    To fix CVE-2017-9829, update the VIVOTEK network cameras to the latest firmware provided by the manufacturer.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2017-9829 facilitate?

    CVE-2017-9829 facilitates remote file reading attacks via crafted HTTP requests.

  • Which VIVOTEK camera models are affected by CVE-2017-9829?

    Affected models include the VIVOTEK Network Camera IB8369, FD8164, and FD816BA with specific vulnerable firmware versions.

  • What impact does CVE-2017-9829 have on affected devices?

    CVE-2017-9829 allows attackers to read sensitive files from the Linux filesystem of the affected cameras.

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