CVE-2020-15744CWE-121

Stack-based buffer overflow leading to RCE in Victure Camera

Critical · published August 30, 2021

CVSS v3.1
9.6
EPSS
1%
Percentile
72.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A stack-based buffer overflow in the Victure PC420 smart camera could let an attacker remotely execute code — imagine your surveillance camera suddenly spying on you instead! Think of the ONVIF server as a smart home assistant that can misinterpret your voice commands. If it gets too much information without validation, it may just start acting out, carrying out commands you never intended! This vulnerability could allow an attacker to take control of your camera, potentially accessing your live feeds or altering its settings. The implications could be absolutely devastating, compromising your privacy and security — it’s like inviting a stranger into your home who can do anything!

Put simply

Think of the ONVIF server as a smart home assistant that can misinterpret your voice commands. If it gets too much information without validation, it may just start acting out, carrying out commands you never intended! CVE-2020-15744 is a stack-based buffer overflow in the ONVIF server component of the Victure PC420 camera, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely by sending crafted requests. If the camera has not been updated, this gives attackers a significant foothold into your network.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to take control of your camera, potentially accessing your live feeds or altering its settings. The implications could be absolutely devastating, compromising your privacy and security — it’s like inviting a stranger into your home who can do anything! To secure your camera, immediately update to the latest firmware version beyond 1.2.2, ensuring you’re running on a patched version. Additionally, consider implementing network segmentation to limit exposure even after the update. This is a crucial step to safeguard your devices! You've got this! Follow these steps to lock down your camera and keep your home safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.6 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01412 · 72.3th percentile
Weakness
CWE-121 · Stack-based Buffer Overflow
Published
2021-08-30T09:50Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 30 AUG 09:50Z
    Stack-based buffer overflow leading to RCE in Victure Camera
    cvelistv5