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CVE-2024-8957 Detail

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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URL Source(s) Tag(s)
https://ptzoptics.com/firmware-changelog/ VulnCheck Release Notes 
https://vulncheck.com/advisories/ptzoptics-command-injection VulnCheck Third Party Advisory 
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-8957 CISA-ADP US Government Resource 
https://www.greynoise.io/blog/greynoise-intelligence-discovers-zero-day-vulnerabilities-in-live-streaming-cameras-with-the-help-of-ai CISA-ADP Third Party Advisory 
https://www.labs.greynoise.io/grimoire/2024-10-31-sift-0-day-rce/ CISA-ADP Exploit  Third Party Advisory 

This CVE is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog

Reference CISA's BOD 22-01 and Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog for further guidance and requirements.

Vulnerability Name Date Added Due Date Required Action
PTZOptics PT30X-SDI/NDI Cameras OS Command Injection Vulnerability 11/04/2024 11/25/2024 Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-ID CWE Name Source
CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') cwe source acceptance level NIST   VulnCheck  

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Change History

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Quick Info

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2024-8957
NVD Published Date:
09/17/2024
NVD Last Modified:
10/27/2025
Source:
VulnCheck