Published:2015/12/25  Last Updated:2015/12/25

JVN#51250073
CG-WLNCM4G may behave as an open resolver

Overview

CG-WLNCM4G contains an issue where it may behave as an open resolver.

Products Affected

  • CG-WLNCM4G

Description

CG-WLNCM4G provided by Corega Inc is a network camera. CG-WLNCM4G contains an issue where it may behave as an open resolver.

Impact

The device may be leveraged for use in a DNS amplification attack and unknowingly become a part of a DDoS attack.

Solution

Do not use CG-WLNCM4G
As of December 25, 2015, there are no practical solutions to this issue.
It is recommended to stop using CG-WLNCM4G according to the information provided by the developer.

According to the developer, the following products are not affected by this issue.

  • CG-NCBU031A
  • CG-NCVD031A
  • CG-NCDO011A
  • CG-NCPFE011A
  • CG-NCPVD032A
Apply a Workaround
The following workaround may mitigate the affects of this issue.
  • Restrict access to the product from the internet, through router settings or other functions

Vendor Status

References

JPCERT/CC Addendum

Vulnerability Analysis by JPCERT/CC

CVSS v3 CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:L
Base Score: 5.8
CVSS v2 AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Base Score: 5.0

Credit

SASABE Tetsuro of The University of Tokyo reported this vulnerability to IPA.
JPCERT/CC coordinated with the developer under Information Security Early Warning Partnership.

Other Information

JPCERT Alert
JPCERT Reports
CERT Advisory
CPNI Advisory
TRnotes
CVE CVE-2015-7794
JVN iPedia JVNDB-2015-000203