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CVE-2004-2425

7.5 · HIGH

Axis Network Camera 2.40 and earlier, and Video Server 3.12 and earlier, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via accent (`) and possibly other shell metacharacters in the query st…

Published Dec 31, 2004axisEPSS 13.53%

Overview

CVE-2004-2425 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting axis 2100_network_camera. It was published on December 31, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Axis Network Camera 2.40 and earlier, and Video Server 3.12 and earlier, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via accent (`) and possibly other shell metacharacters in the query string to virtualinput.cgi.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from axis. Update 2100_network_camera to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2425?

CVE-2004-2425 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting axis 2100_network_camera. It was published on December 31, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2004-2425?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2004-2425?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from axis. Update 2100_network_camera to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2004-2425?

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