CVE-2024-6476 in Camera Station
Summary
by MITRE • 11/26/2024
Gee-netics, member of the AXIS Camera Station Pro Bug Bounty Program has found that it is possible for a non-admin user to gain system privileges by redirecting a file deletion upon service restart. Axis has released patched versions for the highlighted flaw. Please refer to the Axis security advisory for more information and solution.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/26/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-6476 represents a critical privilege escalation flaw within the Axis Camera Station Pro software ecosystem. This security weakness specifically affects the file deletion and service restart mechanisms, creating a pathway for unauthorized users to elevate their privileges from standard user level to administrative access. The vulnerability stems from improper handling of file operations during service restart cycles, where the system fails to properly validate or secure file deletion processes that could be manipulated by malicious actors.
This flaw operates through a sophisticated redirection attack vector that exploits the timing and execution sequence of service restart operations. When the system undergoes a restart, certain temporary or configuration files may be deleted and subsequently recreated without proper access controls or validation checks. A non-administrative user can manipulate this process by strategically placing malicious files in specific locations or by intercepting the deletion process during service restarts. The vulnerability is particularly concerning because it leverages legitimate system operations to achieve unauthorized privilege escalation, making detection and prevention challenging.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple privilege escalation, as it can potentially enable complete system compromise when combined with other attack vectors. An attacker who successfully exploits this flaw can gain full administrative control over the camera station system, potentially leading to unauthorized surveillance access, data exfiltration, or system manipulation. The vulnerability affects the integrity and confidentiality of the entire security framework, as it undermines the fundamental principle of least privilege that should protect system resources from unauthorized access.
From a cybersecurity perspective, this vulnerability aligns with CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) and CWE-345 (Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity) categories, representing a classic case of inadequate privilege validation during system operations. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this as a privilege escalation technique, specifically falling under T1068 (Local Privilege Escalation) and potentially T1547.001 (Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder) if the exploitation involves persistence mechanisms. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of proper input validation and access control implementation during system restart and service management operations.
Organizations utilizing Axis Camera Station Pro systems should immediately implement the patched versions released by Axis to address this vulnerability. The mitigation strategy should include comprehensive system updates, followed by security configuration reviews to ensure proper access controls are in place. Network segmentation and monitoring should be enhanced to detect anomalous service restart patterns or unauthorized file manipulation activities. Additionally, regular security assessments should be conducted to identify similar privilege escalation vulnerabilities in other system components, as this type of flaw often indicates broader architectural security weaknesses that may affect other parts of the system infrastructure.