Stack-based Buffer OverflowWeakness · CWE-121

CVE-2026-51604

HIGH · 7.5 CVSS v3.1 Published 2026-07-09
Mitigation only
No fix yet — a mitigation exists. There is no fixed release. A documented workaround reduces exposure in the meantime.
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84/100
Remediation priority · High
Remotely reachable No privileges Zero-click 6 weeks old

Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.

NVD · unedited
A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the RTSP service of Tenda CP3 V3.0 (firmware V31.1.9.91) allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to cause a denial of service via a crafted PLAY request.

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

dbcve analysis · moderate confidence

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the RTSP service of Tenda CP3 V3.0 IP camera (firmware V31.1.9.91). An unauthenticated remote attacker can send a specially crafted RTSP PLAY request to trigger the buffer overflow, causing denial of service. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH), indicating significant impact on availability.

MitigationSince the vulnerability resides in vendor firmware without an available patch, implement compensating controls: restrict or block external access to RTSP port 554, disable the RTSP service if not required, and place the device behind a firewall or VPN. Monitor for vendor firmware updates.

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From the vector
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges
None
User interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
None
Availability
High

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.

dbcve checks

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  1. Identify device model
    Locate the IP camera on your network and confirm the model is Tenda CP3 V3.0. This can be done via the device's web interface, DHCP lease tables, or network scanning tools that report device make/model.
    Affected if The device is NOT a Tenda CP3 V3.0 model, then it is not affected by this specific vulnerability.
  2. Check installed firmware version
    Access the camera's web administration interface and navigate to the System or Device Info section to view the firmware version. Alternatively, check the device documentation or backup configuration files for version information.
    Affected if The installed firmware version is V31.1.9.91, then the device is running the affected version.
  3. Verify RTSP service status
    Check if the RTSP service is enabled on the device. This is typically found in the camera's settings under Network or Streaming configuration. You can also scan the device on port 554 to confirm RTSP is listening.
    Affected if RTSP service is disabled or not listening on the device, then the attack surface for this vulnerability may not be present.
  4. Assess network exposure of RTSP port
    Determine if port 554 (RTSP) is accessible from untrusted networks. Use network firewall rules, port scans from external IPs, or review ACLs to check if RTSP is exposed to the internet or untrusted LAN segments.
    Affected if RTSP port 554 is directly exposed to the internet or untrusted networks without firewall protection, then the device is vulnerable to remote exploitation.

The environment is affected if you have a Tenda CP3 V3.0 IP camera running firmware V31.1.9.91 with RTSP service enabled and accessible from untrusted networks.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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From vendor data
Mitigation available No clean upgrade yet — mitigate in the meantime
Mitigation

Since the vulnerability resides in vendor firmware without an available patch, implement compensating controls: restrict or block external access to RTSP port 554, disable the RTSP service if not required, and place the device behind a firewall or VPN. Monitor for vendor firmware updates.

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