Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Sony IPELA Network Camera
CVE-2020-36885

9.3CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Sony Electronics Inc.

Status
Ipela Network Camera
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 December 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2020-36885?

The Sony IPELA Network Camera version 1.82.01 is susceptible to a stack buffer overflow through its ftpclient.cgi endpoint. This vulnerability enables remote attackers to send specially crafted POST requests containing oversized data to the FTP client, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or a denial of service. Users are advised to upgrade to version 1.88.0.0 or later to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

IPELA Network Camera 0 <= 1.82.01

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2020-36885 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48842
exploit
https://pro.sony/en_NL/support-resources/snc-dh120/softwa...
patch
https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2020-55...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
9.3
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

LiquidWorm as Gjoko Krstic of Zero Science Lab
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CVE-2020-36885 : Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Sony IPELA Network Camera