PT30X-SDI/NDI-xx OS Command Injection on ntp_addr pre6.3.40
CVE-2024-8957 Published on September 17, 2024
PTZOptics NDI and SDI Cameras Command Injection via NTP Address Configuration
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.
Known Exploited Vulnerability
This PTZOptics PT30X-SDI/NDI Cameras OS Command Injection Vulnerability is part of CISA's list of Known Exploited Vulnerabilities. PTZOptics PT30X-SDI/NDI cameras contain an OS command injection vulnerability that allows a remote, authenticated attacker to escalate privileges to root via a crafted payload with the ntp_addr parameter of the /cgi-bin/param.cgi CGI script. .
The following remediation steps are recommended / required by November 25, 2024: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2024-8957 can be exploited with network access, and requires user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. This vulnerability is known to be actively exploited by threat actors. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Type
What is a Shell injection Vulnerability?
The software constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.
CVE-2024-8957 has been classified to as a Shell injection vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2024-8957
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Affected Versions
PTZOptics PT30X-SDI:- Before 6.3.40 is affected.
- Before 6.3.40 is affected.
- Before 6.3.40 is affected.
- Before 6.3.40 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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