CVE-2024-29948: Low severity Hikvision Hikvision NVR vulnerability

Published Apr 2, 2024
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Updated

There is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in some Hikvision NVRs. An authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending specially crafted messages to a vulnerable device, causing a service abnormality.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Hikvision Hikvision NVR

Event History

Apr 2, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:07 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:07 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-29948?

CVE-2024-29948 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on device stability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-29948?

To fix CVE-2024-29948, update the firmware of your Hikvision NVR to the latest version provided by Hikvision.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-29948?

CVE-2024-29948 affects certain Hikvision NVR models that are vulnerable to out-of-bounds read exploits.

4

What could an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2024-29948?

An attacker exploiting CVE-2024-29948 could cause a service abnormality on the affected Hikvision NVR device.

5

Is user authentication required to exploit CVE-2024-29948?

Yes, an authenticated attacker is required to exploit CVE-2024-29948 by sending specially crafted messages to the device.

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