CVE-2016-5680 Memory corruption in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

Remote authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the license transfer command.

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

What is CVE-2016-5680?

CVE-2016-5680 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Aug 2016. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Stack-based buffer overflow in cgi-bin/cgi_main in NUUO NVRmini 2 1.7.6 through 3.0.0 and NETGEAR ReadyNAS Surveillance 1.1.2 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via the sn parameter to the transfer_license command.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-5680?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Netgear Readynas Surveillance, Nuuo Nvrmini 2.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5680?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-5680 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-2016-5680 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-5680 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qjpx-gqc9-mcgx.

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