CVE-2026-7372: GeoVision GV-VMS V20 WebCam Server Login stack overflow vulnerability

Published May 4, 2026
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Updated

A stack overflow vulnerability exists in the WebCam Server Login functionality of GeoVision GV-VMS V20 20.0.2. A specially crafted HTTP request can lead to an arbitrary code execution. An attacker can make an unauthenticated HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.

Stack-overflow via unconstrained sscanf

The call to sscanf at [1] to split the Buffer variable into the username and password variables doesn't limit the size of the extracted content to match the destination buffers' sizes. In this case, if either the username or password decoded from the authorization string exceeds 40 characters (the size the stack variables username and password) then a stack overflow will occur.

The data is controlled by an attacker, but sronger constraints (e.g. no null bytes) may make exploitation harder. A successful attack could lead to full code execution as SYSTEM on the machine running the service.

Affected Software

3 affected components
GeoVision GV-VMS V20=20.0.2
All of the following
GeoVision Gv-vms Firmware<21.0.0
GeoVision GV-VMS=20

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade GeoVision GV-VMS V20 WebCam Server Login to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in V20.1.0
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade GeoVision GV-VMS V20.0.2 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch V20.0.2.10

Event History

May 4, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:47 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:47 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 29, 58331
Event
via FIRST·06:50 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-7372?

CVE-2026-7372 is considered high severity due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-7372?

To fix CVE-2026-7372, update the GeoVision GV-VMS V20 software to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What types of systems are affected by CVE-2026-7372?

CVE-2026-7372 specifically affects GeoVision GV-VMS V20 version 20.0.2.

4

Can CVE-2026-7372 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2026-7372 can be exploited remotely via specially crafted HTTP requests.

5

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2026-7372?

No, CVE-2026-7372 can be exploited without authentication.

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