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CVE-2018-17240

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 3.45%

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CVE-2018-17240 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. There is a memory dump vulnerability on Netwave IP camera devices at //proc/kcore that allows an unauthenticated attacker to exfiltrate sensitive information from the network configuration (e.g., username and password).. EPSS estimates a 3.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

There is a memory dump vulnerability on Netwave IP camera devices at //proc/kcore that allows an unauthenticated attacker to exfiltrate sensitive information from the network configuration (e.g., username and password).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability
3.45%

87.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
NetwaveprIndoor Ip Camera FirmwareAll versions
NetwaveprOutdoor Ip Camera FirmwareAll versions

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-17240?
There is a memory dump vulnerability on Netwave IP camera devices at //proc/kcore that allows an unauthenticated attacker to exfiltrate sensitive information from the network configuration (e.g., username and password).
How severe is CVE-2018-17240?
CVE-2018-17240 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-17240?
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