CVE-2018-19864

NUUO NVRmini2 Network Video Recorder firmware through 3.9.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (buffer overflow)…

published December 5, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
25%
Percentile
97.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafty remote attacker could exploit a buffer overflow in NUUO NVRmini2 firmware to perform mind-blowingly sneaky tricks! 🔥 Think of it like a café where someone finds a way to mislabel the 'drink orders' — suddenly, they can serve themselves whatever they want from the entire menu without anyone noticing! If abused, an attacker could gain unauthorized access to camera feeds or even reconfigure the device entirely. This could lead to unforeseen surveillance issues, potentially paving the way for serious privacy violations. Imagine a digital peeping Tom turning your security camera against you!

Put simply

Think of it like a café where someone finds a way to mislabel the 'drink orders' — suddenly, they can serve themselves whatever they want from the entire menu without anyone noticing! This vulnerability stems from a buffer overflow in the NUUO NVRmini2 firmware up to version 3.9.1, allowing remote code execution or denial of service. This means that an attacker can send specially crafted data to the device, which it mishandles, leading to unauthorized actions being performed.

What to do

If abused, an attacker could gain unauthorized access to camera feeds or even reconfigure the device entirely. This could lead to unforeseen surveillance issues, potentially paving the way for serious privacy violations. Imagine a digital peeping Tom turning your security camera against you! To secure your NUUO NVRmini2, upgrade to the latest firmware version immediately. Regularly check for updates and consider implementing firewall rules to restrict external access to the device. Don't let the bad guys catch you off guard! You've got this! By following these steps, you'll ensure your device is protected and secure. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.24808 · 97.9th percentile
Published
2018-12-05T11:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 05 DEC 11:00Z
    NUUO NVRmini2 Network Video Recorder firmware through 3.9.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (buffer overflow)…
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