PatchTheCVECVE-2022-40784: Unlimited strcpy on user input when setting a locale file leads to stack buffer overflow in mIPC camera firmwa
CVE-2022-40784 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting mipc camera firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Unlimited strcpy on user input when setting a locale file leads to stack buffer overflow in mIPC camera firmware 5.3.1.2003161406.
Why this priority
- High severity
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.1% (top 34%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-787 |
| Published | 2022-09-26 |
| 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-2022-40784?
mipc camera firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-40784 being exploited?
CVE-2022-40784 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-2022-40784 affect?
CVE-2022-40784 affects mipc camera firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Unlimited strcpy on user input when setting a locale file leads to stack buffer overflow in mIPC camera firmware 5.3.1.2003161406.
How urgent is CVE-2022-40784?
Priority 47/100. High severity
Related CVEs
- CVE-2022-40785 HIGH 8.8 MITIGATE Unsanitized input when setting a locale file leads to shell injection in mIPC camera firmware 5.3.1.2003161406