CVE-2023-53879

Description

NVClient 5.0 contains a stack buffer overflow vulnerability in the user configuration contact field that allows attackers to crash the application. Attackers can overwrite 846 bytes of memory by pasting a crafted payload into the contact box, causing a denial of service condition.

CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-121 CWE-121

CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
eyemaxsystems	nvclient	All

References

Exploits

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51700 https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51700

Other References

http://download.eyemaxdvr.com/DVST%20ST%20SERIES/CMS/Video%20Surveillance%20Management%20Software(V5.0).pdf https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/nvclient-stack-buffer-overflow-vulnerability-via-user-configuration http://download.eyemaxdvr.com/DVST%20ST%20SERIES/CMS/Video%20Surveillance%20Management%20Software(V5.0).pdf

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-53879? +

NVClient 5.0 contains a stack buffer overflow vulnerability in the user configuration contact field that allows attackers to crash the application. Attackers can overwrite 846 bytes of memory by pasting a crafted payload into the contact box, causing a denial of service condition. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-53879? +

CVE-2023-53879 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-53879? +

CVE-2023-53879 affects products from eyemaxsystems, specifically: nvclient. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-53879? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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