CVE-2007-4926: Critical severity Axis 207W camera vulnerability

Published Sep 18, 2007
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Updated

The AXIS 207W camera uses a base64-encoded cleartext username and password for authentication, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the wireless network or by leveraging unspecified other vectors.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Axis 207W camera

Event History

Sep 18, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-4926?

CVE-2007-4926 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential exposure of sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-4926?

To mitigate CVE-2007-4926, users should change the camera's default password and implement WPA2 encryption for wireless networks.

3

What type of attack can be performed due to CVE-2007-4926?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2007-4926 by sniffing the wireless network traffic to capture base64-encoded credentials.

4

Which devices are affected by CVE-2007-4926?

CVE-2007-4926 affects the AXIS 207W camera and similar models with the same authentication protocol.

5

Is CVE-2007-4926 still relevant today?

Yes, CVE-2007-4926 remains relevant as many AXIS 207W cameras are still in use without proper security measures.

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