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CVE-2014-1849

10.0 · HIGH

Foscam IP camera 11.37.2.49 and other versions, when using the Foscam DynDNS option, generates credentials based on predictable camera subdomain names, which allows remote attackers to spoof or hij…

Published May 14, 2014foscamCWE-255EPSS 12.09%

Overview

CVE-2014-1849 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting foscam ip_camera_firmware. It was published on May 14, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Foscam IP camera 11.37.2.49 and other versions, when using the Foscam DynDNS option, generates credentials based on predictable camera subdomain names, which allows remote attackers to spoof or hijack arbitrary cameras and conduct other attacks by modifying arbitrary camera records in the Foscam DNS server.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from foscam. Update ip_camera_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

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References

Refblog.shekyan.com/2014/05/cve-2014-1849-foscam-dynamic-dns-predictable-credentials-vulnerability.htmlRefseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/May/35GitHubgithub.com/artemharutyunyan/getmecamtool/blob/master/src/dnsmod.cRefblog.shekyan.com/2014/05/cve-2014-1849-foscam-dynamic-dns-predictable-credentials-vulnerability.htmlRefseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/May/35GitHubgithub.com/artemharutyunyan/getmecamtool/blob/master/src/dnsmod.c

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-1849?

CVE-2014-1849 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting foscam ip_camera_firmware. It was published on May 14, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-1849?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-1849?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from foscam. Update ip_camera_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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2014-1849?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2014-1849 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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