CVE-2019-6991 describes a critical stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the zmLoadUser() function of the ZoneMinder surveillance software, affecting versions through 1.32.3. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this flaw by providing an excessively long username, leading to arbitrary code execution. With a CVSS score of 9.8, this vulnerability presents a severe risk due to its network-based attack vector, low complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its high severity, there is no public exploit code available (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), it is not listed in the KEV catalog, and it has garnered minimal community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 1.32.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:zoneminder:zoneminder:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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