CVE-2005-1552: Medium severity GeoVision Digital Surveillance System vulnerability

Published May 14, 2005
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Updated

GeoVision Digital Video Surveillance System 6.04, 6.1 and 7.0, when set to create JPEG images, does not properly protect an image even when a password and username is assigned, which may allow remote attackers to gain sensitive information via a direct request to the image.

Affected Software

3 affected components
GeoVision Digital Surveillance System=6.1
GeoVision Digital Surveillance System=6.0.4
GeoVision Digital Surveillance System=7.0

Event History

May 14, 2005
CVE Published
04:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-1552?

CVE-2005-1552 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential exposure of sensitive information.

2

How can I mitigate CVE-2005-1552?

To mitigate CVE-2005-1552, ensure that JPEG images are not accessible without proper authorization and consider disabling the creation of JPEG images if possible.

3

Which versions of GeoVision Digital Video Surveillance System are affected by CVE-2005-1552?

CVE-2005-1552 affects GeoVision Digital Video Surveillance System versions 6.0.4, 6.1, and 7.0.

4

What kind of attack vector does CVE-2005-1552 expose?

CVE-2005-1552 exposes an attack vector where remote attackers can gain access to sensitive images via direct requests.

5

Are there any known exploits for CVE-2005-1552?

Yes, there are known exploits for CVE-2005-1552 that allow remote attackers to access unprotected JPEG images.

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