CVE-2013-4977
CVE-2013-4977 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hikvision Ds-2cd7153-e Firmware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 17% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 17% (97th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Hikvision Ds-2cd7153-e Firmware
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- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in the RTSP Packet Handler in Hikvision DS-2CD7153-E IP camera with firmware 4.1.0 b130111 (Jan 2013), and possibly other devices, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device crash and reboot) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long string in the Range header field in an RTSP transaction.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2013-4977?
- Buffer overflow in the RTSP Packet Handler in Hikvision DS-2CD7153-E IP camera with firmware 4.1.0 b130111 (Jan 2013), and possibly other devices, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device crash and reboot) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long string in the Range header field in an RTSP transaction.
- How severe is CVE-2013-4977?
- CVE-2013-4977 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2013-4977 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 17% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2013-4977?
- CVE-2013-4977 primarily affects Hikvision Ds-2cd7153-e Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2013-4977?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2013-4977 published?
- CVE-2013-4977 was published on 2014-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2013-08/0046.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/122718/Hikvision-IP-Cameras-Overflow-Bypass-Privilege-Escalation.html
- http://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/hikvision-ip-cameras-multiple-vulnerabilities
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/61642
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/86292
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:o:hikvision:ds-2cd7153-e_firmware:4.1.0_b130111:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:hikvision:ds-2cd7153-e:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
More vulnerabilities in Hikvision Ds-2cd7153-e Firmware
- CVE-2013-4976 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Hikvision DS-2CD7153-E IP Camera has security bypass via hardcoded credentials
- CVE-2013-4975 — High (CVSS 8.8): Hikvision DS-2CD7153-E IP Camera has Privilege Escalation
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