7.5
CWE
400
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-22882

First published: Tue Feb 23 2021(Updated: )

UniFi Protect before v1.17.1 allows an attacker to use spoofed cameras to perform a denial-of-service attack that may cause the UniFi Protect controller to crash.

Credit: support@hackerone.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
UniFi Protect Controller<1.17.1
UniFi Cloud Key Gen2 Plus
UniFi Dream Machine Pro
UniFi Network Video Recorder

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2021-22882?

    CVE-2021-22882 is a vulnerability in UniFi Protect before v1.17.1 that allows an attacker to use spoofed cameras to perform a denial-of-service attack.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-22882?

    The severity of CVE-2021-22882 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.5.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-22882?

    UniFi Protect versions before v1.17.1 are affected by CVE-2021-22882.

  • How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-22882?

    An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-22882 by using spoofed cameras to perform a denial-of-service attack on the UniFi Protect controller, potentially causing it to crash.

  • Are the UniFi Cloud Key Plus, UniFi Dream Machine Pro, and UniFi Network Video Recorder affected by CVE-2021-22882?

    No, the UniFi Cloud Key Plus, UniFi Dream Machine Pro, and UniFi Network Video Recorder are not affected by CVE-2021-22882.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-22882?

    You can find more information about CVE-2021-22882 in the security advisory bulletin and the HackerOne report linked in the references.

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