SECURITY ALERTS

A Vulnerability (CVE-2019-9653) In NUUO Network Video Recorder Firmware Could Allow a Remote Attacker to Execute Arbitrary Code

DESCRIPTION:

NUUO’s network video recorder (NVR) is a Linux embedded video recording system that stores video recordings and acts as a control gateway for admins and remote viewers.

 

A remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2019-9653) exists in NUUO’s NVR. It could allow unauthenticated malicious users to execute arbitrary commands as root via shell metacharacters to handle_load_config.php.

 

AFFECTED RELEASES:

NUUO Network Video Recorder Firmware 1.7.x through 3.3.x

 

SOLUTION:

1. Please update to the latest firmware version released by the manufacturer at https://www.nuuo.com/DownloadMainpage.php

2. If unable to update, it’s recommended to restrict the access source and prohibit any system commands and incoming special characters from being sent to handle_load_config.php.

 

REFERENCE:

1. https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2019-9653

2. https://www.nuuo.com/DownloadMainpage.php

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