CVE-2024-6509: Medium severity axis os vulnerability

Published Sep 10, 2024
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Updated

Marinus Pfund, member of the AXIS OS Bug Bounty Program, has found the VAPIX API alwaysmulti.cgi was vulnerable for file globbing which could lead to resource exhaustion of the Axis device. Axis has released patched AXIS OS versions for the highlighted flaw. Please refer to the Axis security advisory for more information and solution.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Axis AXIS OS

Event History

Sep 10, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:58 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:58 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-6509?

CVE-2024-6509 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause resource exhaustion on affected Axis devices.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-6509?

To fix CVE-2024-6509, update the AXIS OS to the patched versions provided by Axis.

3

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-6509?

CVE-2024-6509 can lead to resource exhaustion, resulting in degraded performance or unavailability of the Axis device.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2024-6509?

CVE-2024-6509 affects the Axis AXIS OS software on certain Axis devices.

5

Who discovered CVE-2024-6509?

CVE-2024-6509 was discovered by Marinus Pfund, a member of the AXIS OS Bug Bounty Program.

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