CVE-2013-3543 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can overwrite arbitrary files on the host system via malicious file paths in the AXIS Media 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-2013-3543?
CVE-2013-3543 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Oct 2013. 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
The AXIS Media Control (AMC) ActiveX control (AxisMediaControlEmb.dll) 6.2.10.11 for AXIS network cameras allows remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a file path to the (1) StartRecord, (2) SaveCurrentImage, or (3) StartRecordMedia methods.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-3543?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Axis Media Control Activex Control.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3543?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-3543 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2013-3543 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-3543 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q6vf-2fc3-q976.