CVE-2020-5735—Amcrest Cameras and NVR Stack-based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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2021-11-03 · last modified June 21, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2020-5735
Project:
Amcrest
Product:
Cameras and Network Video Recorder (NVR)
Date Added:
2021-11-03
Due Date:
2022-05-03
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

Vulnerability Name

Amcrest Cameras and NVR Stack-based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Description

Amcrest cameras and NVR contain a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability through port 37777 that allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to crash the device and possibly execute code.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:
Unknown

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes

  • https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-5735

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