11 August 2019

Security Advisory for Canon Digital Cameras

Security advisory for Canon digital camerasRegarding the security advisory for Canon digital cameras related to PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol) communication functions and firmware update functions.

An international team of security researchers has drawn our attention to a vulnerability related to communications via the Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP), which is used by Canon digital cameras, as well as a vulnerability related to firmware updates.

(CVE-ID:CVE-2019-5994, CVE-2019-5995, CVE-2019-5998, CVE-2019-5999, CVE-2019-6000, CVE-2019-6001)

Due to these vulnerabilities, the potential exists for third-party attack on the camera if the camera is connected to a PC or mobile device that has been hijacked through an unsecured network.

At this point, there have been no confirmed cases of these vulnerabilities being exploited to cause harm, but in order to ensure that our customers can use our products securely, we would like to inform you of the following workarounds for this issue.
  • Ensure the suitability of security-related settings of the devices connected to the camera, such as the PC, mobile device, and router being used.
  • Do not connect the camera to a PC or mobile device that is being used in an unsecure network, such as in a free Wi-Fi environment.
  • Do not connect the camera to a PC or mobile device that is potentially exposed to virus infections.
  • Disable the camera’s network functions when they are not being used.
  • Download the official firmware from Canon’s website when performing a camera firmware update.

Models Affected
These vulnerabilities affect the EOS-series digital SLR and mirrorless cameras PowerShot SX740 HS, PowerShot SX70 HS, PowerShot G5X Mark II.

Firmware Update
There is an increased use of PCs and mobile devices in an unsecure (free Wi-Fi) network environment where customers are not aware of the network security. As it has become prevalent to transfer images from a camera to a mobile device via Wi-Fi connection, we will implement firmware updates for the following models that are equipped with the Wi-Fi function.

Canon EOS / PowerShot Model
Estimated Firmware availability
EOS-1D X*1*2
Tbd
EOS-1D X Mark II*1*2                     
Tbd
EOS-1D C*1*2                        
Tbd
EOS 5D Mark III*1
Tbd
EOS 5D Mark IV
Tbd
EOS 5DS*1
Tbd
EOS 5DS R*1       
Tbd
EOS 6D      
Tbd
EOS 6D Mark II
Tbd
EOS 7D Mark II*1                             
Tbd
EOS 70D
Tbd
EOS 80D    
EOS M10
Tbd
EOS M100
Tbd
EOS M3
Tbd
EOS M5
Tbd
EOS M50
Tbd
EOS M6
Tbd
EOS R
Tbd
EOS RP
Tbd
EOS Rebel SL2
Tbd
EOS Rebel SL3
Tbd
EOS Rebel T6
Tbd
EOS Rebel T6i
Tbd
EOS Rebel T6s
Tbd
EOS Rebel T7
Tbd
EOS Rebel T7I
Tbd
PowerShot G5X Mark II
Tbd
PowerShot SX70 HS
Tbd
PowerShot SX740 HS
Tbd

*1These models require a WiFi adapter or a Wireless File Transmitter to support WiFi connectivity.
*2Ethernet connections can also permit these vulnerabilities.
Firmware update information will be provided for each product.
Source: Canon USA