CVE-2020-5735
CVSS v3
8.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
61.6 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
Amcrest cameras and NVR are vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow over port 37777. An authenticated remote attacker can abuse this issue to crash the device and possibly execute arbitrary code.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2021-11-03
- Patch Due Date
- 2022-05-03
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Technical details
- Published
- 2020-04-08
- Exploit-DB
- EDB-48304
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2020-5735?
Amcrest cameras and NVR are vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow over port 37777. An authenticated remote attacker can abuse this issue to crash the device and possibly execute arbitrary code.
Is CVE-2020-5735 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2020-5735 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2022-05-03.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-5735?
CVE-2020-5735 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).
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