CVE-2018-20299
CVE-2018-20299 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Bosch 360-indoor Camera Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Bosch 360-indoor Camera Firmware
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- Last modified:
Description
An issue was discovered in several Bosch Smart Home cameras (360 degree indoor camera and Eyes outdoor camera) with firmware before 6.52.4. A malicious client could potentially succeed in the unauthorized execution of code on the device via the network interface, because there is a buffer overflow in the RCP+ parser of the web server.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-20299?
- An issue was discovered in several Bosch Smart Home cameras (360 degree indoor camera and Eyes outdoor camera) with firmware before 6.52.4. A malicious client could potentially succeed in the unauthorized execution of code on the device via the network interface, because there is a buffer overflow in the RCP+ parser of the web server.
- How severe is CVE-2018-20299?
- CVE-2018-20299 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-2018-20299 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-20299?
- CVE-2018-20299 primarily affects Bosch 360-indoor Camera Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-20299?
- 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-2018-20299 published?
- CVE-2018-20299 was published on 2018-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:o:bosch:360-indoor_camera_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:bosch:eyes_outdoor_camera_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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