CVE-2017-5174CWE-288

An Authentication Bypass issue was discovered in Geutebruck IP Camera G-Cam/EFD-2250 Version 1.11.0.12

published May 19, 2017

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.0th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
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EPSS
52%
Percentile
99.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ An authentication bypass in Geutebruck IP Cameras means a cyber-villain could waltz in without a password! ๐Ÿ”’ Think of it like a hotel with a faulty key system โ€” anyone could walk through the lobby and access restricted floors without checking in. This flaw allows attackers to slip past security measures and potentially take control! If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute malicious code remotely, leading to unauthorized access to camera feeds or even taking control of the device. This could compromise privacy and security, making it a serious concern for users relying on these cameras to keep their spaces safe.

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel with a faulty key system โ€” anyone could walk through the lobby and access restricted floors without checking in. This flaw allows attackers to slip past security measures and potentially take control! This authentication bypass vulnerability in Geutebruck IP Camera G-Cam/EFD-2250 version 1.11.0.12 stems from a flaw in its file system architecture, which could enable attackers to bypass access control and execute arbitrary code.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute malicious code remotely, leading to unauthorized access to camera feeds or even taking control of the device. This could compromise privacy and security, making it a serious concern for users relying on these cameras to keep their spaces safe. To protect against this vulnerability, immediately update your Geutebruck IP Camera to the latest firmware version. Regularly check for updates and consider restricting access to the camera through network firewalls to prevent unauthorized access. You've got this! Take these steps to secure your devices and keep your spaces safe! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
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EPSS
0.52290 ยท 99.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-288 ยท Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
Published
2017-05-19T02:43Z
EPSS history
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  • 22 SEP 03:14Z
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  • 29 AUG 04:25Z
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  • 19 MAY 02:43Z
    An Authentication Bypass issue was discovered in Geutebruck IP Camera G-Cam/EFD-2250 Version 1.11.0.12
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