CVE-2020-36885

Description

Sony IPELA Network Camera 1.82.01 contains a stack buffer overflow vulnerability in the ftpclient.cgi endpoint that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by sending a crafted POST request with oversized data to the FTP client functionality, potentially causing remote code execution or denial of service.

CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
sony	snc-dh120t_firmware	< 1.82.01
sony	snc-dh120t	All

References

Exploits

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48842 https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48842

Other References

https://pro.sony/en_NL/support-resources/snc-dh120/ https://pro.sony/en_NL/support-resources/snc-dh120/software/mpengb00000928 https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/sony-ipela-network-camera-remote-stack-buffer-overflow-via-ftpclientcgi https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2020-5596.php https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2020-5596.php

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-36885? +

Sony IPELA Network Camera 1.82.01 contains a stack buffer overflow vulnerability in the ftpclient.cgi endpoint that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by sending a crafted POST request with oversized data to the FTP client functionality, potentially causing remote code execution or denial of service. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2020-36885? +

CVE-2020-36885 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-36885? +

CVE-2020-36885 affects products from sony, specifically: snc-dh120t, snc-dh120t_firmware. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2020-36885? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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