CVE-2018-19072

Name: CVE-2018-19072
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-11-07T18:29:03.697+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-19072 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered on Foscam C2 devices with System Firmware 1.11.1.8 and Application Firmware 2.72.1.32, and Opticam i5 devices with System Firmware 1.5.2.11 and Application Firmware 2.21.1.128. /mnt/mtd/app has 0777 permissions, allowing local users to replace an archive file (within that directory) to control what is extracted to RAM at boot time.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered on Foscam C2 devices with System Firmware 1.11.1.8 and Application Firmware 2.72.1.32, and Opticam i5 devices with System Firmware 1.5.2.11 and Application Firmware 2.21.1.128. /mnt/mtd/app has 0777 permissions, allowing local users to replace an archive file (within that directory) to control what is extracted to RAM at boot time.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.35%

26.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-732

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Opticam	I5 Application Firmware	2.21.1.128
Opticam	I5 System Firmware	1.5.2.11
Foscam	C2 Application Firmware	2.72.1.32
Foscam	C2 System Firmware	1.11.1.8

References

https://sintonen.fi/advisories/foscam-ip-camera-multiple-vulnerabilities.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://sintonen.fi/advisories/foscam-ip-camera-multiple-vulnerabilities.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 7, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-19072?

How severe is CVE-2018-19072?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-19072 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-19072?

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