CVE-2010-4232 in CMNC-200
Summary
by MITRE
The web-based administration interface on the Camtron CMNC-200 Full HD IP Camera and TecVoz CMNC-200 Megapixel IP Camera with firmware 1.102A-008 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a // (slash slash) at the beginning of a URI, as demonstrated by the //system.html URI.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/17/2024
The CVE-2010-4232 vulnerability affects the web-based administration interface of Camtron CMNC-200 Full HD IP Camera and TecVoz CMNC-200 Megapixel IP Camera devices running firmware version 1.102A-008. This authentication bypass flaw represents a critical security weakness that allows remote attackers to gain unauthorized access to administrative functions without proper credentials. The vulnerability specifically manifests through a URI manipulation technique where attackers can prepend double slashes to the beginning of Uniform Resource Identifier paths, effectively bypassing the authentication mechanism that should protect sensitive administrative interfaces.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from improper input validation and authentication handling within the camera's web server component. When a user requests a URI with the // prefix such as //system.html, the system fails to properly validate the request path and incorrectly processes the double slash sequence. This behavior creates a path traversal condition that allows attackers to access protected administrative pages directly, circumventing the normal authentication flow that should require valid credentials before granting access to system configuration and management functions. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-22 as a path traversal weakness, where the system fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input before using it in file system operations or URI resolution.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe and multifaceted. Remote attackers can exploit this flaw to gain full administrative control over the affected IP cameras, enabling them to modify system configurations, change user accounts, access stored video footage, adjust network settings, and potentially compromise the entire network infrastructure. The vulnerability affects both the Camtron CMNC-200 and TecVoz CMNC-200 devices, indicating a widespread issue within the product line that could impact numerous security deployments. This authentication bypass allows attackers to perform actions such as changing administrator passwords, disabling security features, accessing camera settings, and potentially using the compromised devices as entry points for broader network attacks.
From an attack perspective, this vulnerability aligns with techniques described in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under the T1190 - Exploit Public-Facing Application tactic, where adversaries target vulnerabilities in web applications to gain unauthorized access. The exploitation requires minimal technical skill and can be performed remotely, making it particularly dangerous for security deployments that rely on these devices for perimeter defense. The vulnerability also relates to T1071.004 - Application Layer Protocol: DNS, as attackers may use compromised cameras to establish command and control channels or perform DNS tunneling operations. Organizations using these cameras face significant risk of unauthorized surveillance, data exfiltration, and potential use as botnet nodes for distributed denial-of-service attacks.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2010-4232 should include immediate firmware updates from the manufacturers to address the authentication bypass vulnerability. Network segmentation and access control measures should be implemented to limit direct internet exposure of these devices, while firewall rules should restrict access to administrative ports and interfaces. Regular security audits should be conducted to identify and remediate similar path traversal vulnerabilities in networked devices. Additionally, organizations should implement network monitoring to detect unusual traffic patterns that may indicate exploitation attempts. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of proper input validation and authentication mechanisms in embedded network devices, reinforcing industry best practices for securing IoT and security appliance deployments as outlined in NIST SP 800-44 and ISO/IEC 27030 standards for network security.