Learn about CVE-2020-6959 affecting Honeywell Maxpro VMS & NVR versions prior to VMS560 Build 595 T2-Patch. Discover the impact, affected systems, exploitation risks, and mitigation steps.
Honeywell Maxpro VMS & NVR versions prior to VMS560 Build 595 T2-Patch are vulnerable to remote code execution due to unsafe deserialization of untrusted data.
Understanding CVE-2020-6959
What is CVE-2020-6959?
The vulnerability in Honeywell Maxpro VMS & NVR allows attackers to remotely modify deserialized data without authentication, potentially leading to remote code execution.
The Impact of CVE-2020-6959
Exploitation of this vulnerability could result in unauthorized remote code execution, posing a significant security risk to affected systems.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-6959
Vulnerability Description
The flaw lies in the unsafe deserialization of untrusted data in Honeywell Maxpro VMS & NVR versions, enabling attackers to manipulate data via specially crafted web requests.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by sending malicious web requests to the affected systems, allowing them to execute remote code without proper authentication.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates