CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-5680: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Aug 31 2016(Updated: )

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.

Credit: cret@cert.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
NUUO NVRmini 2=1.7.6
NUUO NVRmini 2=2.0.0
NUUO NVRmini 2=2.2.1
NUUO NVRmini 2=3.0.0
NETGEAR ReadyNAS Surveillance=1.1.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-5680?

    CVE-2016-5680 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-5680?

    To fix CVE-2016-5680, update NUUO NVRmini 2 to version 3.0.1 or later or NETGEAR ReadyNAS Surveillance to a patched version.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2016-5680?

    CVE-2016-5680 affects NUUO NVRmini 2 versions 1.7.6 to 3.0.0 and NETGEAR ReadyNAS Surveillance version 1.1.2.

  • What kind of attack does CVE-2016-5680 enable?

    CVE-2016-5680 allows authenticated remote users to execute arbitrary code on the affected devices.

  • When was CVE-2016-5680 discovered?

    CVE-2016-5680 was published in August 2016.

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