CVE-2008-5260
CVE-2008-5260 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Axis Axis Camera Control with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Axis Axis Camera Control
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-5260?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2008-5260?
- CVE-2008-5260 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2008-5260 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-5260?
- CVE-2008-5260 affects Axis Axis Camera Control. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-5260?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2008-5260 published?
- CVE-2008-5260 was published on 2009-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://osvdb.org/51532
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33444
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2008-58/
- http://www.axis.com/techsup/software/acc/files/acc_security_update_090119.pdf
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/500334/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33408
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0228
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48176
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:axis:axis_camera_control:2.40.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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