CVE-2008-5260 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a heap-based buffer overflow in the AXIS Camera Control ActiveX control, requiring user interaction.
- 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-2008-5260?
CVE-2008-5260 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Jan 2009. 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
Heap-based buffer overflow in the CamImage.CamImage.1 ActiveX control in AxisCamControl.ocx in AXIS Camera Control 2.40.0.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long image_pan_tilt property value.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5260?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Axis Axis Camera Control.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5260?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5260 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-2008-5260 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-5260 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mj8x-9xq4-2q6r.