CVE-2026-57879

CVE-2026-57879 is a critical-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-121.

Key facts

Description

An unauthenticated stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in ssvr in GeoVision GV-LPC2011 and GV-LPC2211 V1.12 and earlier. The vulnerability is caused by insufficient bounds checking when processing RTSP custom authentication data. A remote attacker may exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted RTSP request, resulting in memory corruption, denial of service, or potentially arbitrary code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-57879?
An unauthenticated stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in ssvr in GeoVision GV-LPC2011 and GV-LPC2211 V1.12 and earlier. The vulnerability is caused by insufficient bounds checking when processing RTSP custom authentication data. A remote attacker may exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted RTSP request, resulting in memory corruption, denial of service, or potentially arbitrary code execution.
How severe is CVE-2026-57879?
CVE-2026-57879 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-57879 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-57879?
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.
Does CVE-2026-57879 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2026-57879 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-39635.
When was CVE-2026-57879 published?
CVE-2026-57879 was published on 2026-06-26.

References

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