CVE-2014-4880 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Hikvision DVRs via a buffer overflow in the RTSP Authorization header.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2014-4880?

CVE-2014-4880 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Dec 2014. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in Hikvision DVR DS-7204 Firmware 2.2.10 build 131009, and other models and versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an RTSP PLAY request with a long Authorization header.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-4880?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hikvision Dvr Ds-7204 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4880?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-4880 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2014-4880 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2014-4880 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-647r-g79p-8f2m.

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