CVE-2026-88289 in GV-LPC2011
Summary
by MITRE • 09/10/2026
GeoVision GV-LPC2211 V1.14 (260903) fails to validate attacker-controlled variable-length fields before copying them into fixed-size stack buffers in multiple VLSVR request handlers, allowing an unauthenticated remote attacker to crash the VLSVR service.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/10/2026
The vulnerability identified in GeoVision GV-LPC2211 firmware version 1.14 (build date 260903) represents a critical memory safety flaw within the device's video surveillance server component, specifically affecting the VLSVR service handlers. This issue stems from a fundamental failure to perform bounds checking on variable-length input fields received via network requests before they are copied into fixed-size stack buffers. In standard secure coding practices, any data originating from an external or untrusted source must be validated for length and content prior to memory operations that have strict capacity limits. The absence of such validation allows a remote attacker to supply payload data exceeding the allocated buffer size, directly leading to a heap or stack overflow condition depending on the specific implementation details of the VLSVR request handlers involved.
From a technical perspective, this flaw is classified under CWE-120: Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input (Classic Buffer Overflow). When an attacker crafts a malicious network packet containing variable-length fields that exceed the fixed capacity of the destination buffer in memory, the excess data overwrites adjacent memory locations on the stack. This corruption typically includes critical control flow data such as return addresses or frame pointers. In many embedded surveillance systems like those produced by GeoVision, these services run with elevated privileges to manage video streams and device configurations. Consequently, while the immediate observable effect is often a service crash due to segmentation faults triggered by corrupted memory access, the underlying mechanism creates an opportunity for arbitrary code execution if the attacker can precisely control the overwritten data to redirect program flow to shellcode injected into the buffer or adjacent memory regions.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe, primarily characterized by a denial of service against the video surveillance infrastructure. Because the VLSVR process handles incoming requests from potentially unauthenticated sources, an attacker does not need valid credentials to exploit this flaw. By sending specifically crafted packets over the network, an adversary can repeatedly trigger the buffer overflow, causing the VLSVR service to crash continuously. This results in a complete loss of video streaming capabilities and device management functionality for the affected GV-LPC2211 unit. In environments where continuous monitoring is critical, such as industrial control systems or secure facilities, this disruption can lead to significant security gaps and operational downtime. Furthermore, if the vulnerability allows for code execution rather than just crashing, it could enable full compromise of the device, allowing attackers to pivot into internal networks or exfiltrate sensitive video data.
This weakness aligns with several MITRE ATT&CK techniques related to initial access and impact. The exploitation method corresponds to T1190: Exploit Public-Facing Application, as the vulnerability resides in a service exposed to remote actors without authentication requirements. Additionally, if code execution is achieved, it falls under T1203: Exploitation for Client Execution or potentially T1496: Resource Hijacking if used for cryptomining, though the primary immediate impact here is denial of service via T1499: Endpoint Denial of Service through application crash. The lack of input validation also reflects a failure to adhere to secure development lifecycle principles outlined in standards such as OWASP Top 10, specifically regarding broken access control and injection flaws that lead to memory corruption.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability must focus on both immediate remediation and long-term architectural improvements. The most effective solution is the deployment of vendor-provided firmware updates that patch the VLSVR request handlers by implementing strict length validation before buffer copies occur. Developers should enforce input sanitization routines that check the size of incoming variable-length fields against the maximum capacity of the target stack buffers, rejecting or truncating any data that exceeds safe limits. For organizations unable to immediately update firmware, network-level mitigations are essential. This includes configuring firewalls and intrusion prevention systems to restrict access to the VLSVR service ports exclusively from trusted IP addresses, thereby reducing the attack surface exposed to unauthenticated remote actors. Additionally, enabling ASLR (Address Space Layout Randomization) if supported by the device's operating system can mitigate exploitation success rates by making it harder for attackers to predict memory layouts required for code execution attacks. Regular vulnerability scanning and penetration testing of embedded devices are recommended to identify similar input validation failures across other services within the surveillance ecosystem.