CVE-2005-1552 Missing authorization in n/a

Medium 5.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can access protected JPEG images without authentication in GeoVision surveillance systems configured to generate images.

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-2005-1552?

CVE-2005-1552 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 May 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

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.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-1552?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Geovision Digital Surveillance System.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1552?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-1552 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-2005-1552 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-1552 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6rhq-4f3p-6vm5.

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