Vulnerability identifier: #VU99607

Vulnerability risk: Critical

CVSSv3.1: 9.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-8957

CWE-ID: CWE-78

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
PT30X-SDI/NDI-xx
Hardware solutions / Office equipment, IP-phones, print servers

Vendor: PTZOptics

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when handling the ntp_addr configuration value. A remote user can set a specially crafted value in the configuration file and execute arbitrary OS commands on the system.

Note, this vulnerability can be also exploited by an unauthenticated attacker if chained with #VU99606 (CVE-2024-8956).

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

PT30X-SDI/NDI-xx: 6.2.50 - 6.3.32

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External links
http://ptzoptics.com/firmware-changelog/
http://www.greynoise.io/blog/greynoise-intelligence-discovers-zero-day-vulnerabilities-in-live-streaming-cameras-with-the-help-of-ai

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.