CVE-2004-2427 Missing authorization in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 18 Aug 2005 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can access sensitive data, modify system settings, or cause a reboot on Axis cameras and video servers without authentication.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2004-2427?

CVE-2004-2427 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Aug 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Axis Network Camera 2.40 and earlier, and Video Server 3.12 and earlier, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via direct requests to (1) admin/getparam.cgi, (2) admin/systemlog.cgi, (3) admin/serverreport.cgi, and (4) admin/paramlist.cgi, modify system information via (5) setparam.cgi and (6) factorydefault.cgi, or (7) cause a denial of service (reboot) via restart.cgi.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-2427?

It affects 14 products.

Products include Axis 2100 Network Camera, Axis 2110 Network Camera, Axis 2120 Network Camera, Axis 2130 Ptz Network Camera, Axis 230 Mpeg2 Video Server, Axis 2400 Video Server and 8 more.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2427?

No fix has been published for CVE-2004-2427 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2004-2427 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-2427 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-ffg4-rw8m-pqqv.