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CVE-2014-4880 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the RTSP request handling code of Hikvision DVR DS-7204 (Firmware 2.2.10 build 131009) and likely other models. The flaw is triggered by sending a specially crafted RTSP PLAY request with an overly long Authorization header, resulting in a stack-based buffer overflow. This vulnerability allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on the device, leading to full system compromise. The vulnerability was discovered by Rapid7 Labs and publicly disclosed in November 2014, with a Metasploit module available for exploitation.
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This repository contains a single Metasploit exploit module targeting a buffer overflow vulnerability (CVE-2014-4880) in the RTSP request parsing code of Hikvision DS-7204 DVR devices running firmware V2.2.10 build 131009. The exploit works by sending a specially crafted RTSP PLAY request to the device's RTSP service (default TCP port 554), overflowing a buffer and executing a ROP chain followed by a user-supplied payload. The payload is customizable and can provide remote code execution with root privileges on the device. The module is written in Ruby and is structured according to Metasploit conventions, with options for target selection and payload configuration. The only network endpoint involved is the target device's RTSP service. The exploit is operational and can be used to gain full control over vulnerable Hikvision DVRs.
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