CVE-2017-16725

critical
Published 2017-12-20 · Modified 2026-05-13
CVSS v3
9.8
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v2
10.0
VIR risk
9.8

Description

A Stack-based Buffer Overflow issue was discovered in Xiongmai Technology IP Cameras and DVRs using the NetSurveillance Web interface. The stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified, which may allow an attacker to execute code remotely or crash the device. After rebooting, the device restores itself to a more vulnerable state in which Telnet is accessible.

Predictions

Exploit likelihood
97%
Patch ETA

Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.

Mitigations

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References

CWEs

CWE-119

Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.