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CVE-2017-16725

9.8 · CRITICAL

A Stack-based Buffer Overflow issue was discovered in Xiongmai Technology IP Cameras and DVRs using the NetSurveillance Web interface.

Published Dec 20, 2017CWE-119EPSS 9.22%

Overview

CVE-2017-16725 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 20, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A Stack-based Buffer Overflow issue was discovered in Xiongmai Technology IP Cameras and DVRs using the NetSurveillance Web interface. The stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified, which may allow an attacker to execute code remotely or crash the device. After rebooting, the device restores itself to a more vulnerable state in which Telnet is accessible.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

References

Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/102125Refics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-341-01Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/102125Refics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-341-01

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-16725?

CVE-2017-16725 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 20, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2017-16725?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-16725?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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-2017-16725?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2017-16725 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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