PatchTheCVECVE-2018-17240: There is a memory dump vulnerability on Netwave IP camera devices at //proc/kcore that allows an unauthenticat
CVE-2018-17240 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting indoor ip camera firmware, outdoor ip camera firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
There is a memory dump vulnerability on Netwave IP camera devices at //proc/kcore that allows an unauthenticated attacker to exfiltrate sensitive information from the network configuration (e.g., username and password).
Why this priority
- High severity
- EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 3.8% (top 10%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-401 |
| Published | 2022-06-10 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2018-17240?
indoor ip camera firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; outdoor ip camera firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2018-17240 being exploited?
CVE-2018-17240 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2018-17240 affect?
CVE-2018-17240 affects indoor ip camera firmware, outdoor ip camera firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). There is a memory dump vulnerability on Netwave IP camera devices at //proc/kcore that allows an unauthenticated attacker to exfiltrate sensitive information from the network configuration (e.g., username and password).
How urgent is CVE-2018-17240?
Priority 59/100. High severity; EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action