CVE-2020-5735
Amcrest Cameras and NVR Stack-based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
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Summary
Amcrest cameras and NVR contain a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability through port 37777 that allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to crash the device and possibly execute code.
Affected software
Vendor: Amcrest · Product: Cameras and Network Video Recorder (NVR)
Weakness types (CWE):
What to do
This vulnerability appears in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, meaning it is being exploited in the wild. Prioritize patching affected systems and verify exposure across your estate.
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