CVE-2017-2872 describes a critical vulnerability in the Foscam C1 Indoor HD Camera (firmware 2.52.2.43) where insufficient security checks during the recovery procedure allow for unauthorized firmware upgrades. An authenticated attacker can exploit this by sending a crafted HTTP request, leading to the execution of arbitrary binaries and shell commands with elevated privileges before the firmware is even flashed. This vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH), indicating a high potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no public exploit code available, nor is there evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.52.2.43CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:foscam:c1_firmware:2.52.2.43:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
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