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AXIS A1001

Monitor7.1ICS-CERT ICSA-23-206-01Jul 25, 2023
Attack VectorAdjacent
Auth RequiredNone
ComplexityHigh
User InteractionNone needed
Summary

A buffer overflow vulnerability (CWE-122) in AXIS A1001 network cameras version 1.65.4 and earlier allows an attacker with adjacent network access to execute arbitrary code on the device. The vulnerability has high attack complexity and cannot be exploited remotely.

What this means
What could happen
An attacker with access to your network could run arbitrary code on an AXIS A1001 camera, potentially compromising the camera's functionality, disabling surveillance, or using it as a pivot point to access other connected systems.
Who's at risk
This affects organizations using AXIS A1001 network cameras for surveillance in critical infrastructure, utilities, manufacturing, and campuses. Anyone relying on these cameras for physical security monitoring should prioritize remediation if they are reachable from untrusted network segments.
How it could be exploited
An attacker on the same local network (adjacent network access) would need to send specially crafted input to the camera to trigger the buffer overflow. This requires high technical complexity and specific knowledge of the vulnerability mechanics, but once successful allows arbitrary code execution on the device.
Prerequisites
  • Attacker must be on the same local network segment as the AXIS A1001 camera
  • No credentials or user interaction required
  • High attack complexity—attacker must understand vulnerability mechanics and craft precise exploit payload
no authentication requiredlow network exposure risk (adjacent/local network only)high attack complexitybuffer overflow can lead to code executionno public exploits available yet
Exploitability
Low exploit probability (EPSS 0.1%)
Affected products (1)
ProductAffected VersionsFix Status
AXIS A1001: <= 1.65.4≤ 1.65.4No fix yet
Remediation & Mitigation
0/4
Do now
0/1
HARDENINGMinimize network exposure—ensure cameras are not accessible from the internet and are only reachable from authorized management networks
Schedule — requires maintenance window
0/1

Patching may require device reboot — plan for process interruption

HOTFIXUpdate AXIS A1001 device firmware to the latest patched version available from Axis
Long-term hardening
0/2
HARDENINGIsolate AXIS A1001 cameras to a separate network segment (VLAN) not directly accessible from guest, IoT, or business networks
HARDENINGIf remote access to cameras is required, restrict it through a VPN or firewall rules rather than exposing cameras directly to the internet or untrusted networks
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