CVE-2023-53879
NVClient 5.0 Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability via User Configuration
Description
NVClient 5.0 contains a stack buffer overflow vulnerability in the user configuration contact field that allows attackers to crash the application. Attackers can overwrite 846 bytes of memory by pasting a crafted payload into the contact box, causing a denial of service condition.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 15, 2025, 9:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Dec. 15, 2025, 10:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2023-53879
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update NVClient to the latest version.
- Apply security patches from the vendor.
- Validate contact field input sanitization.
- Monitor application for crashes.
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Dec. 15, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://download.eyemaxdvr.com/DVST%20ST%20SERIES/CMS/Video%20Surveillance%20Management%20Software(V5.0).pdf Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51700 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Dec. 15, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description NVClient 5.0 contains a stack buffer overflow vulnerability in the user configuration contact field that allows attackers to crash the application. Attackers can overwrite 846 bytes of memory by pasting a crafted payload into the contact box, causing a denial of service condition. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-121 Added Reference http://download.eyemaxdvr.com/DVST%20ST%20SERIES/CMS/Video%20Surveillance%20Management%20Software(V5.0).pdf Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51700 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/nvclient-stack-buffer-overflow-vulnerability-via-user-configuration