CVE-2021-27232 Memory corruption in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the RTSPLive555.dll ActiveX control when victims visit malicious webpages.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-27232?

CVE-2021-27232 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Feb 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

The RTSPLive555.dll ActiveX control in Pelco Digital Sentry Server 7.18.72.11464 has a SetCameraConnectionParameter stack-based buffer overflow. This can be exploited by a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary attacker-supplied code. The victim would have to visit a malicious webpage using Internet Explorer where the exploit could be triggered.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-27232?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Pelco Digital Sentry Server.

How do I fix CVE-2021-27232?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-27232 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-2021-27232 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-27232 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w8j5-vv54-4f5v.

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