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CVE-2017-17107: Zivif Pr115 204 P Rs Firmware: Use of Hard-coded Credentials

CVE-2017-17107 is rated critical with a CVSS v3.0 base score of 9.8 and NVD lists Zivif Pr115 204 P Rs Firmware as the affected product. Per its scoring, it can be exploited over the network, without authentication, without any user interaction. The scored impact on confidentiality, integrity and availability is the highest available.

Vulnerability description

Zivif PR115-204-P-RS V2.3.4.2103 web cameras contain a hard-coded cat1029 password for the root user. The SONIX operating system's setup renders this password unchangeable and it can be used to access the device via a TELNET session.

Severity breakdown

CVSS v3.0 9.8: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

  • Attack vector: Network. Exploitable remotely over the network, with no need for local or physical access.
  • Attack complexity: Low. No special conditions; the attack can be repeated reliably.
  • Privileges required: None. No account or prior access is needed.
  • User interaction: None. No action from any user is needed.
  • Scope: Unchanged. Impact stays within the vulnerable component.
  • Confidentiality impact: High. Total loss of confidentiality; sensitive data can be fully disclosed.
  • Integrity impact: High. Total loss of integrity; data or system state can be fully modified.
  • Availability impact: High. Total loss of availability; the component can be shut down.

Underlying weakness

CWE-798: Use of Hard-coded Credentials

The product contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key.

Affected products

  • Zivif Pr115 204 P Rs Firmware: 2.3.4.2103

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