CVE-2019-11560
CWE-787Published: May 7, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A buffer overflow vulnerability in the streaming server provided by hisilicon in HI3516 models allows an unauthenticated attacker to remotely run arbitrary code by sending a special RTSP over HTTP packet. The vulnerability was found in many cameras using hisilicon's hardware and software, as demonstrated by TENVIS cameras 1.3.3.3, 1.2.7.2, 1.2.1.4, 7.1.20.1.2, and 13.1.1.1.7.2; FDT FD7902 11.3.14.1.3 and 10.3.14.1.3; FOSCAM cameras 3.2.1.1.1_0815 and 3.2.2.2.1_0815; and Dericam cameras V11.3.8.1.12.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2019-11560 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-787): Out-of-bounds write vulnerabilities can lead to data corruption, crashes, or arbitrary code execution.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2019-11560 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts