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CVE-2017-7923

8.8 · HIGH
Published May 6, 2017 hikvision CWE-260 EPSS 2.33% (82th pctl)

Overview

CVE-2017-7923 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting hikvision ds-2cd2032-i_firmware. It was published on May 6, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical Description

A Password in Configuration File issue was discovered in Hikvision DS-2CD2xx2F-I Series V5.2.0 build 140721 to V5.4.0 build 160530, DS-2CD2xx0F-I Series V5.2.0 build 140721 to V5.4.0 Build 160401, DS-2CD2xx2FWD Series V5.3.1 build 150410 to V5.4.4 Build 161125, DS-2CD4x2xFWD Series V5.2.0 build 140721 to V5.4.0 Build 160414, DS-2CD4xx5 Series V5.2.0 build 140721 to V5.4.0 Build 160421, DS-2DFx Series V5.2.0 build 140805 to V5.4.5 Build 160928, and DS-2CD63xx Series V5.0.9 build 140305 to V5.3.5 Build 160106 devices. The password in configuration file vulnerability could allow a malicious user to escalate privileges or assume the identity of another user and access sensitive information.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from hikvision. Update ds-2cd2032-i_firmware to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor Product Versions Status

References

Ref www.hikvision.com/us/about_10807.html Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/98313 Ref ghostbin.com/paste/q2vq2 Ref ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-124-01 Ref www.hikvision.com/us/about_10807.html Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/98313 Ref ghostbin.com/paste/q2vq2 Ref ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-124-01 Ref www.hikvision.com/cn/support/CybersecurityCenter/SecurityNotices/20170314/ Ref www.hikvision.com/en/support/cybersecurity/security-advisory/security-notification--privilege-escalating-vulnerability-in-cer/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-7923?

CVE-2017-7923 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting hikvision ds-2cd2032-i_firmware. It was published on May 6, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2017-7923?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-7923?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from hikvision. Update ds-2cd2032-i_firmware to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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