CVE-2004-0227: Buffer overflow in the zms script in ZoneMinder before 1.19.2 may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitr...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2004-0227 is an old ZoneMinder flaw in the zms script. A very long query string can overflow a buffer and may let a remote attacker run code on the server. Business urgency depends on whether any internet-facing or internal ZoneMinder instance remains below 1.19.2. Organizations are exposed if they still run ZoneMinder versions before 1.19.2 with the zms script reachable over HTTP. Public camera-monitoring portals, legacy appliances, and abandoned internal surveillance systems are the most plausible places to check. The source bundle does not identify other affected products. Prioritize discovery first. This is a legacy remote-code-execution class issue, but business risk is concentrated in forgotten ZoneMinder systems. Internet-facing vulnerable instances should be treated as urgent because compromise could affect surveillance infrastructure and the host server. Mitigation focus: Upgrade ZoneMinder to 1.19.2 or later where possible.; If upgrade status is unclear, check current ZoneMinder vendor guidance.; Restrict HTTP access to ZoneMinder interfaces to trusted networks..

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Jun 30, 2026, 05:56 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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