CVE-2017-16566 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

On Jooan IP Camera A5 2.3.36 devices, an insecure FTP server does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to read or replace core system files including those used for authentication (such as passwd and shadow). This can be abused to take full root level control of the device.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Qacctv	Jooan A5 Ip Camera Firmware	2.3.36
Qacctv	Jooan A5 Ip Camera	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-287

References

https://siggyd.github.io/Advisories/CVE-2017-16566Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
https://siggyd.github.io/Advisories/CVE-2017-16566Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-16566?

CVE-2017-16566 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). On Jooan IP Camera A5 2.3.36 devices, an insecure FTP server does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to read or replace core system files including those used for authentication...

How severe is CVE-2017-16566?

CVE-2017-16566 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-16566?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Qacctv Jooan A5 Ip Camera Firmware, Qacctv Jooan A5 Ip Camera.