Vulnerability Description
Absolute path traversal vulnerability in adm/file.cgi on the Cisco Linksys WVC54GCA wireless video camera with firmware 1.00R24 and possibly 1.00R22 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an absolute pathname in the this_file parameter. NOTE: traversal via a .. (dot dot) is probably also possible.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Wvc54Gca | 1.00r22 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.gnucitizen.org/blog/hacking-linksys-ip-cameras-pt-3/Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34713
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1173Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50231
- http://www.gnucitizen.org/blog/hacking-linksys-ip-cameras-pt-3/Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34713
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1173Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50231
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-1559?
CVE-2009-1559 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Absolute path traversal vulnerability in adm/file.cgi on the Cisco Linksys WVC54GCA wireless video camera with firmware 1.00R24 and possibly 1.00R22 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via...
How severe is CVE-2009-1559?
CVE-2009-1559 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-1559?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Wvc54Gca.