CVE-2024-8957: pt30x-sdi — Actively Exploited

Description

PTZOptics PT30X-SDI/NDI-xx before firmware 6.3.40 is vulnerable to an OS command injection issue. The camera does not sufficiently validate the ntp_addr configuration value which may lead to arbitrary command execution when ntp_client is started. When chained with CVE-2024-8956, a remote and unauthenticated attacker can execute arbitrary OS commands on affected devices.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.2

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild.

Added: Nov 4, 2024 Remediation due: Nov 25, 2024

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-78 OS Command Injection

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ptzoptics	pt30x-sdi_firmware	< 6.3.40
ptzoptics	pt30x-sdi	All
ptzoptics	pt30x-ndi-xx-g2_firmware	< 6.3.40
ptzoptics	pt30x-ndi-xx-g2	All

References

Exploits

https://www.labs.greynoise.io/grimoire/2024-10-31-sift-0-day-rce/

Other References

https://ptzoptics.com/firmware-changelog/ https://vulncheck.com/advisories/ptzoptics-command-injection https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-8957 https://www.greynoise.io/blog/greynoise-intelligence-discovers-zero-day-vulnerabilities-in-live-streaming-cameras-with-the-help-of-ai

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-8957? +

PTZOptics PT30X-SDI/NDI-xx before firmware 6.3.40 is vulnerable to an OS command injection issue. The camera does not sufficiently validate the ntp_addr configuration value which may lead to arbitrary command execution when ntp_client is started. When chained with CVE-2024-8956, a remote and unauthenticated attacker can execute arbitrary OS commands on affected devices. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.

How severe is CVE-2024-8957? +

CVE-2024-8957 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.2 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-8957? +

CVE-2024-8957 affects products from ptzoptics, specifically: pt30x-ndi-xx-g2, pt30x-ndi-xx-g2_firmware, pt30x-sdi, pt30x-sdi_firmware. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-8957? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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