CVE-2024-39352
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows remote authenticated administrators to bypass firmware integrity checks on Synology BC500 and TC500 cameras. Attackers could potentially install malicious firmware, compromising device security and functionality. Only administrators with valid credentials can exploit this flaw.
💻 Affected Systems
- Synology BC500
- Synology TC500
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attackers install persistent malicious firmware that provides backdoor access, disables security features, or bricks the camera devices entirely.
Likely Case
Malicious administrators or compromised admin accounts install unauthorized firmware modifications to bypass security controls or gain additional privileges.
If Mitigated
With proper access controls and monitoring, exploitation would be limited to authorized administrators performing legitimate firmware updates.
🎯 Exploit Status
Requires administrator credentials; unspecified vectors suggest multiple potential exploitation methods
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.0.7-0298 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://www.synology.com/en-global/security/advisory/Synology_SA_23_15
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Log into Synology Surveillance Station. 2. Navigate to Surveillance Station > Camera > Camera List. 3. Select affected BC500/TC500 cameras. 4. Click 'Update Firmware'. 5. Apply version 1.0.7-0298 or later. 6. Restart cameras after update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict Administrator Access
allLimit administrator accounts to only essential personnel and implement strong authentication controls
Network Segmentation
allIsolate camera network segments from critical infrastructure and implement firewall rules restricting firmware update traffic
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict access controls and monitoring for administrator accounts
- Disable remote firmware updates and require physical access for firmware changes
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check camera firmware version in Surveillance Station > Camera > Camera List > select camera > Firmware VersionCheck Version:
Not applicable - check via Surveillance Station web interfaceVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm firmware version shows 1.0.7-0298 or higher after update📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual firmware update activity
- Multiple failed firmware update attempts
- Firmware updates from unexpected sources
Network Indicators:
- Unusual firmware download traffic patterns
- Firmware update requests from unauthorized IP addresses
SIEM Query:
source="surveillance-station" AND (event="firmware_update" OR event="firmware_install")