PatchTheCVECVE-2021-45345: Buffer Overflow vulnerability found in En3rgy WebcamServer v.0.5.2 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial
CVE-2021-45345 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting webcamserver. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Buffer Overflow vulnerability found in En3rgy WebcamServer v.0.5.2 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via the WebcamServer.exe file.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.3% (top 29%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-120 |
| Published | 2023-05-10 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2021-45345?
webcamserver: upgrade to newer than 0.5.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2021-45345 being exploited?
CVE-2021-45345 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2021-45345 affect?
CVE-2021-45345 affects webcamserver. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Buffer Overflow vulnerability found in En3rgy WebcamServer v.0.5.2 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via the WebcamServer.exe file.
How urgent is CVE-2021-45345?
Priority 49/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action