CVE-2018-19066 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

A vulnerability was identified in Foscam C2 and Opticam i5 devices that could lead to the exposure of encrypted device configurations through a hardcoded password.

Understanding CVE-2018-19066

What is CVE-2018-19066?

CVE-2018-19066 refers to a security issue found in Foscam C2 and Opticam i5 devices that could result in the encryption of device configurations being compromised due to a predefined password.

The Impact of CVE-2018-19066

The vulnerability could allow unauthorized access to sensitive device configurations, potentially leading to privacy breaches and unauthorized control of the affected devices.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-19066

Vulnerability Description

The problem affects Foscam C2 devices with System Firmware 1.11.1.8 and Application Firmware 2.72.1.32, as well as Opticam i5 devices with System Firmware 1.5.2.11 and Application Firmware 2.21.1.128. The exported device configuration is encrypted with a hardcoded password in certain scenarios.

Affected Systems and Versions

Foscam C2 devices with System Firmware 1.11.1.8 and Application Firmware 2.72.1.32
Opticam i5 devices with System Firmware 1.5.2.11 and Application Firmware 2.21.1.128

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability allows attackers to potentially access encrypted device configurations using the predefined password Pxift*.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Change the default passwords on affected devices to strong, unique passwords.
Regularly update the firmware of Foscam C2 and Opticam i5 devices to the latest versions.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement network segmentation to isolate IoT devices from critical systems.
Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by the device manufacturers to address the vulnerability and enhance the security of the affected devices.