CVE-2017-2805
CVE-2017-2805 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Foscam C1 Hd Indoor Camera Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 26% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 26% (98th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Foscam C1 Hd Indoor Camera Firmware
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- Last modified:
Description
An exploitable stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the web management interface used by the Foscam C1 Indoor HD Camera. A specially crafted http request can cause a stack-based buffer overflow resulting in overwriting arbitrary data on the stack frame. An attacker can simply send an http request to the device to trigger this vulnerability.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-2805?
- An exploitable stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the web management interface used by the Foscam C1 Indoor HD Camera. A specially crafted http request can cause a stack-based buffer overflow resulting in overwriting arbitrary data on the stack frame. An attacker can simply send an http request to the device to trigger this vulnerability.
- How severe is CVE-2017-2805?
- CVE-2017-2805 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-2805 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 26% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-2805?
- CVE-2017-2805 affects Foscam C1 Hd Indoor Camera Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-2805?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2017-2805 published?
- CVE-2017-2805 was published on 2017-06-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99190
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0299
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:foscam:c1_hd_indoor_camera_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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