Memory Corruption Vulnerability in Amcrest IPM-721S Camera
CVE-2017-13719
9.8CRITICAL
What is CVE-2017-13719?
The Amcrest IPM-721S camera is vulnerable due to improper length checks in its HTTP API, allowing attackers to inject excessively long credentials. By exploiting this flaw, potential attackers can perform brute-force attacks on user accounts and gain unauthorized access to camera functionalities bypassing the standard web management interface. Exploitations may lead to severe consequences, including credential disclosure and privilege escalation, making it imperative for users to update their firmware to secure versions.