#VU100764 Improper Initialization in Dahua NVR4XXX - CVE-2024-39946

Vulnerability identifier: #VU100764

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-39946

CWE-ID: CWE-665

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Dahua NVR4XXX
Hardware solutions / Other hardware appliances

Vendor: Dahua Technology

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper initialization. A remote administrator can send a specially crafted data packet and cause device initialization.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Dahua NVR4XXX: before 4.001.0000001.6.R.240725

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External links
https://www.dahuasecurity.com/aboutUs/trustedCenter/details/768
https://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU99607268/index.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.