CVE-2017-10835 in eye Smart HD SCR02HD
Summary
by MITRE
"Dokodemo eye Smart HD" SCR02HD Firmware 1.0.3.1000 and earlier allows authenticated attackers to conduct code injection attacks via unspecified vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/11/2019
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-10835 affects the Dokodemo eye Smart HD SCR02HD device running firmware versions 1.0.3.1000 and earlier. This security flaw represents a critical code injection vulnerability that can be exploited by authenticated attackers who have already gained access to the device's administrative interface. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization mechanisms within the device's firmware, creating opportunities for malicious code execution through unspecified attack vectors. Such vulnerabilities are particularly dangerous as they allow attackers to escalate their privileges and potentially compromise the entire device or network infrastructure.
The technical nature of this vulnerability aligns with CWE-94, which describes improper control of generation of code, commonly known as code injection. This weakness occurs when an application allows user-supplied data to be interpreted as executable code without proper validation or sanitization. The SCR02HD device appears to inadequately filter or escape input parameters that are processed by the firmware, creating a pathway for attackers to inject malicious code that can be executed with the privileges of the device itself. The authenticated nature of this attack means that an attacker must first establish valid credentials, but once achieved, they can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the device.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple device compromise, as it can enable attackers to gain persistent access to network resources through the compromised device. The SCR02HD is a smart HD camera device designed for surveillance purposes, making it a valuable target for adversaries seeking to establish long-term monitoring capabilities or use the device as a pivot point for further network exploration. Attackers could potentially install backdoors, modify device configurations, or use the compromised device to launch attacks against other systems within the network. The vulnerability's potential for remote code execution makes it particularly concerning for enterprise environments where such devices may be connected to critical infrastructure.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should prioritize immediate firmware updates from the vendor, as this represents the most effective approach to resolving the underlying code injection flaw. Organizations should also implement network segmentation to limit the potential impact of device compromise and establish monitoring protocols to detect anomalous behavior from the affected devices. Security controls should include regular credential rotation, implementation of multi-factor authentication where possible, and network access controls that limit administrative access to authorized personnel only. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of robust input validation and the need for security-by-design principles in embedded systems, aligning with ATT&CK technique T1059 for command and script interpreter execution. Additionally, organizations should conduct regular security assessments of IoT devices to identify and remediate similar vulnerabilities before they can be exploited by threat actors.