CVE-2018-19036

An issue was discovered in several Bosch IP cameras for firmware versions 6.32 and higher

published December 17, 2018

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
2%
Percentile
84.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ A crafty client could slip through the network and execute code on Bosch IP cameras running firmware 6.32 and higher! Who knew your security cameras could be so vulnerable? ๐Ÿ”’ Think of it like a sneaky intruder who gets past the reception desk of a hotel and can access any room without a keycard. In this case, the camera is the hotel, and the intruder is the malicious client accessing the device without permission. If exploited, an attacker could gain unauthorized access and execute arbitrary commands on the camera, potentially leading to eavesdropping or even turning the camera against its owner. This could compromise the security of the premises it was meant to protect!

Put simply

Think of it like a sneaky intruder who gets past the reception desk of a hotel and can access any room without a keycard. In this case, the camera is the hotel, and the intruder is the malicious client accessing the device without permission. This vulnerability allows a malicious client to execute unauthorized code on Bosch IP cameras via the network interface. It's a serious lack of access controls that lets attackers manipulate the device remotely.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could gain unauthorized access and execute arbitrary commands on the camera, potentially leading to eavesdropping or even turning the camera against its owner. This could compromise the security of the premises it was meant to protect! To secure your devices, ensure that firmware is updated to the latest version which patches this vulnerability. Additionally, consider implementing network rules to limit access to trusted devices only. Regularly review security settings and configurations. You've got this! Stay ahead of the curve and keep your cameras secure with these steps. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02408 ยท 84.0th percentile
Published
2018-12-17T18:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 DEC 18:00Z
    An issue was discovered in several Bosch IP cameras for firmware versions 6.32 and higher
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