CVE-2003-0240: Critical severity Axis 2100 Network Camera vulnerability

Published May 30, 2003
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Updated

The web-based administration capability for various Axis Network Camera products allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions and modify configuration via an HTTP request to the admin/admin.shtml containing a leading // (double slash).

Affected Software

9 affected components
Axis 2100 Network Camera<=2.32
Axis 2420 Network Camera<=2.32
Axis 2400 Video Server<=2.32
Axis 2460 Network Dvr<=3.00
Axis 2120 Network Camera<=2.32
Axis 2401 Video Server<=2.32
Axis 250s Video Server<=3.02
Axis 2110 Network Camera<=2.32
Axis 2130 Ptz Network Camera<=2.32

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Configuration

    Disable the web-based administration (HTTP management interface) on the listed Axis devices to prevent access-control bypass via requests to admin/admin.shtml containing a leading //.

    Axis Network Camera web-based administration (admin/admin.shtml) - affected models: AXIS 2420-IR Network Camera, AXIS Video Server, Axis 2100 Network Camera Firmware, Axis 2110 Network Camera, Axis 2120 Network Camera, Axis 2460 Network DVR, Axis PTZ Camera web_admin_access = disabled
  2. Compensating control

    Restrict network access to the HTTP administration interface (/admin/admin.shtml) on the affected Axis devices (AXIS 2420-IR, AXIS Video Server, Axis 2100, Axis 2110, Axis 2120, Axis 2460 Network DVR, Axis PTZ Camera) by applying firewall/ACL rules or network segmentation: allow only trusted management IP addresses or a management VLAN and block access from untrusted networks and the Internet.

Event History

May 30, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Jun 9, 2003
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0240?

CVE-2003-0240 is a high-severity vulnerability that allows unauthorized remote access to configuration settings of affected Axis Network Camera products.

2

How do I fix CVE-2003-0240?

To mitigate CVE-2003-0240, it is recommended to update the firmware of the affected Axis Network Camera products to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Which products are affected by CVE-2003-0240?

CVE-2003-0240 affects Axis 2100, 2110, 2120, 2130 PTZ Network Cameras, 2400, 2401 Video Servers, 2420-IR Network Camera, and 2460 Network DVR, among others, all with firmware versions up to 2.32.

4

What is the attack vector for CVE-2003-0240?

The attack vector for CVE-2003-0240 is through crafted HTTP requests that exploit the web-based administration interface of affected devices.

5

What is the potential impact of exploiting CVE-2003-0240?

Exploitation of CVE-2003-0240 allows an attacker to bypass security restrictions and potentially alter device configurations, leading to unauthorized access and control.

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