CVE-2024-6979
📋 TL;DR
CVE-2024-6979 is a broken access control vulnerability in AXIS OS that allows less-privileged operator or viewer accounts to gain elevated privileges beyond their intended permissions. This affects AXIS devices running vulnerable versions of AXIS OS. Exploitation requires complex steps including knowledge of account credentials and social engineering of administrators.
💻 Affected Systems
- AXIS devices running AXIS OS
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attackers with operator/viewer credentials could gain administrative privileges, potentially compromising the entire AXIS device and connected systems.
Likely Case
Limited privilege escalation within the AXIS device management interface due to the complex exploitation requirements.
If Mitigated
Minimal impact with proper access controls, strong passwords, and administrator awareness of social engineering tactics.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires valid credentials, social engineering, and specific administrative actions
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Patched AXIS OS version (specific version in Axis advisory)
Vendor Advisory: https://www.axis.com/dam/public/c3/44/5b/cve-2024-6979-en-US-448997.pdf
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Download patched AXIS OS version from Axis website. 2. Apply update through device management interface. 3. Restart device.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict account access
allLimit operator and viewer account access to only trusted users
Strong authentication controls
allImplement strong password policies and multi-factor authentication where available
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Monitor administrator accounts for unusual configuration changes
- Implement network segmentation to isolate AXIS devices from critical systems
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check AXIS OS version against patched versions in Axis security advisoryCheck Version:
Check device web interface or use AXIS device management toolsVerify Fix Applied:
Verify AXIS OS version matches or exceeds patched version listed in advisory📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual privilege escalation events
- Multiple failed login attempts followed by configuration changes
Network Indicators:
- Unexpected administrative access from non-admin accounts
SIEM Query:
source="axis_device" AND (event_type="privilege_escalation" OR user_role_change="true")