Heap-based buffer overflow in AXIS A1001



Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-21406
CWE-ID CWE-122
Exploitation vector Local network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
AXIS A1001
Hardware solutions / Other hardware appliances

Vendor Axis Communications

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Heap-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU78687

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 5.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-21406

CWE-ID: CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the the Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP). A remote attacker on the local network can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

AXIS A1001: - - 1.65.4

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.axis.com/dam/public/1b/21/5f/cve-2023-21406-en-US-407245.pdf
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-206-01


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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