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CVE-2017-16566

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.56%

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CVE-2017-16566 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. On Jooan IP Camera A5 2.3.36 devices, an insecure FTP server does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to read or replace core system files including those used for authentication (such as passwd and shadow). This can be abused to take full root level control of the device.. EPSS estimates a 2.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

On Jooan IP Camera A5 2.3.36 devices, an insecure FTP server does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to read or replace core system files including those used for authentication (such as passwd and shadow). This can be abused to take full root level control of the device.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
2.56%

83.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
QacctvJooan A5 Ip Camera Firmware2.3.36

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-16566?
On Jooan IP Camera A5 2.3.36 devices, an insecure FTP server does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to read or replace core system files including those used for authentication (such as passwd and shadow). This can be abused to take full root level control of the device.
How severe is CVE-2017-16566?
CVE-2017-16566 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16566?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST