CVE-2007-2239 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 7 May 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a stack-based buffer overflow in the AXIS Camera Control ActiveX control.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2007-2239?

CVE-2007-2239 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 May 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the SaveBMP method in the AXIS Camera Control (aka CamImage) ActiveX control before 2.40.0.0 in AxisCamControl.ocx in AXIS 2100, 2110, 2120, 2130 PTZ, 2420, 2420-IR, 2400, 2400+, 2401, 2401+, 2411, and Panorama PTZ allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Internet Explorer crash) or execute arbitrary code via a long argument.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-2239?

It affects 10 products.

Products include Axis 2100 Network Camera, Axis 2110 Network Camera, Axis 2120 Network Camera, Axis 2130 Ptz Network Camera, Axis 2400 Video Server, Axis 2401 Video Server and 4 more.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2239?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-2239 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2007-2239 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-2239 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fgjf-p6xg-w4q9.