CVE-2024-8957KEV · OVERDUECWE-78

PTZOptics NDI and SDI Cameras Command Injection via NTP Address Configuration

High · published September 17, 2024

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Confirmed exploited, and the score agrees

CVSS calls it high at 7.2. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 99.6th percentile for exploit probability.

697
days past CISA
deadline
CVSS v3.1
7.2
EPSS
80%
Percentile
99.6
In the wild
Confirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafty command injection vulnerability lurks in the PTZOptics PT30X-SDI/NDI-xx cameras before firmware 6.3.40! This means a remote attacker could potentially take control, executing arbitrary OS commands without needing any credentials! ⚡ Think of it like a hotel with a front desk that doesn’t check IDs before handing out room keys. An attacker could waltz right in and access everything inside quite easily! This flaw puts your entire camera system at risk, enabling attackers to command the device as they please. Imagine them hijacking your camera feed or manipulating functions—definitely a nightmare scenario for security and privacy!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel with a front desk that doesn’t check IDs before handing out room keys. An attacker could waltz right in and access everything inside quite easily! The vulnerability stems from insufficient validation of the 'ntp_addr' configuration value when the 'ntp_client' is started, allowing the execution of arbitrary commands. When combined with CVE-2024-8956, the risk becomes even more pronounced, as an unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this flaw with ease.

What to do

This flaw puts your entire camera system at risk, enabling attackers to command the device as they please. Imagine them hijacking your camera feed or manipulating functions—definitely a nightmare scenario for security and privacy! Upgrade your firmware immediately to version 6.3.40 or later to mitigate this risk. Additionally, review your camera configurations to ensure that no unauthorized commands are possible. Regularly audit and monitor device settings for any anomalies! You've got this! Secure your devices today, and you'll keep those attackers at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.2 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.79840 · 99.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-78 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Published
2024-09-17T20:08Z
KEV added
2024-11-04 · due 2024-11-25
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 04 NOV 00:00Z
    Added to CISA KEV — remediate by Nov 25
    kev
  • 17 SEP 20:08Z
    PTZOptics NDI and SDI Cameras Command Injection via NTP Address Configuration
    cvelistv5