CVE-2020-36885
Sony IPELA Network Camera 1.82.01 Remote Stack Buffer Overflow via ftpclient.cgi
Description
Sony IPELA Network Camera 1.82.01 contains a stack buffer overflow vulnerability in the ftpclient.cgi endpoint that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by sending a crafted POST request with oversized data to the FTP client functionality, potentially causing remote code execution or denial of service.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 10, 2025, 9:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Dec. 11, 2025, 7:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2020-36885
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update firmware to patch ftpclient.cgi vulnerability.
- Disable FTP client functionality if not required.
- Restrict access to the camera management interface.
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Dec. 11, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48842 Added Reference https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2020-5596.php -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Dec. 10, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Sony IPELA Network Camera 1.82.01 contains a stack buffer overflow vulnerability in the ftpclient.cgi endpoint that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by sending a crafted POST request with oversized data to the FTP client functionality, potentially causing remote code execution or denial of service. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-787 Added Reference https://pro.sony/en_NL/support-resources/snc-dh120/ Added Reference https://pro.sony/en_NL/support-resources/snc-dh120/software/mpengb00000928 Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48842 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/sony-ipela-network-camera-remote-stack-buffer-overflow-via-ftpclientcgi Added Reference https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2020-5596.php