#VU13390 Improper input validation in Axis Communications video cameras - CVE-2018-10659

Vulnerability identifier: #VU13390

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 7.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-10659

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Axis Communications video cameras
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Axis Communications

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.

The weakness exists due to a code path that calls the UNDundefined ARM instruction (and possibly a similar scenario in MIPS or other architecture’s’ cameras) that. A remote attacker can send (by /bin/ssid .srv interface) a specially crafted command and cause the /bin/ssid process to crash.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Axis Communications video cameras: All versions

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External links
https://blog.vdoo.com/2018/06/18/vdoo-discovers-significant-vulnerabilities-in-axis-cameras/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.