CVE-2022-21217CWE-457

An out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in the device TestEmail functionality of reolink RLC-410W v3.0.0.136_20121102

Critical ยท published January 28, 2022

CVSS v3.0
9.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
68.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

๐Ÿšจ An attacker only needs to send a crafty HTTP request to exploit this critical out-of-bounds write in Reolink RLC-410W cameras. ๐Ÿ”ฅ Think of this like a delivery driver who can access a locked storage room just by saying the right words โ€” there's no key needed, just an invitation that shouldn't have been granted! If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to write data to unintended areas of memory, leading to complete control over the device. This could mean unauthorized access, data manipulation, or even turning the camera into a spying tool โ€” absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of this like a delivery driver who can access a locked storage room just by saying the right words โ€” there's no key needed, just an invitation that shouldn't have been granted! This out-of-bounds write vulnerability occurs in the TestEmail functionality, where specific malformed network requests can lead to memory corruption, potentially enabling malicious actions.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to write data to unintended areas of memory, leading to complete control over the device. This could mean unauthorized access, data manipulation, or even turning the camera into a spying tool โ€” absolutely devastating! Update your Reolink RLC-410W to version 3.0.0.136_20121102 or later to patch this vulnerability. Regularly check for firmware updates and ensure your network is secured against unauthorized access. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll keep your devices safe and sound! ๐Ÿ˜„

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
9.1 ยท CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01213 ยท 68.3th percentile
Weakness
CWE-457 ยท Use of Uninitialized Variable
Published
2022-01-28T19:10Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 28 JAN 19:10Z
    An out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in the device TestEmail functionality of reolink RLC-410W v3.0.0.136_20121102
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