CVE-2017-16770 : What You Need to Know

An exposure vulnerability has been discovered in Synology Surveillance Station prior to version 8.1.2-5469. This vulnerability allows remote authenticated users to access sensitive files belonging to other users.

Understanding CVE-2017-16770

This CVE identifies a file and directory information exposure vulnerability in Synology Surveillance Station.

What is CVE-2017-16770?

CVE-2017-16770 is a vulnerability in the SYNO.SurveillanceStation.PersonalSettings.Photo module that enables remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive files of other users by exploiting the filename parameter.

The Impact of CVE-2017-16770

The vulnerability poses a risk of unauthorized access to sensitive files, potentially compromising user privacy and security.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-16770

This section provides technical details of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Synology Surveillance Station before version 8.1.2-5469 allows remote authenticated users to access files of other users through the filename parameter.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Surveillance Station
Vendor: Synology
Versions Affected: Before 8.1.2-5469

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by remote authenticated users to access sensitive files of other users.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2017-16770 with the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Synology Surveillance Station to version 8.1.2-5469 or later.
Monitor system logs for any suspicious activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly review and update access controls.
Conduct security training for users on safe file handling practices.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates promptly to mitigate known vulnerabilities.