Summary
Fortinet's FortiGuard Labs has discovered a directory traversal vulnerability in Apexis Webcam.
The vulnerability exists in the web interface on Apexis camera APM-J601-WS with firmware 17.35.2.41. It allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted HTTP request.
Solutions
FortiGuard Labs released the following FortiGate IPS signature which covers this specific vulnerability:
Apexis.Camera.Directory.Traversal
Released
Jun 12, 2014
Upgrade to the version 17.35.2.49.
Acknowledgement
This vulnerability was discovered by Axelle Apvrille of Fortinet's FortiGuard Labs.
IPS Subscription
Fortinet customers who subscribe to Fortinet's intrusion prevention (IPS) service should be protected against this vulnerability with the appropriate configuration parameters in place. Fortinet's IPS service is one component of FortiGuard Subscription Services, which also offer comprehensive solutions such as antivirus, Web content filtering and antispam capabilities. These services enable protection against threats on both application and network layers. FortiGuard Services are continuously updated by FortiGuard Labs, which enables Fortinet to deliver a combination of multi-layered security intelligence and true zero-day protection from new and emerging threats. These updates are delivered to all FortiGate, FortiMail and FortiClient products. Fortinet strictly follows responsible disclosure guidelines to ensure optimum protection during a threat's lifecycle.