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CVE-2024-8956

9.1 · CRITICALActively Exploited

PTZOptics PT30X-SDI/NDI-xx before firmware 6.3.40 is vulnerable to an insufficient authentication issue.

Published Sep 17, 2024CWE-306EPSS 58.79%

Overview

CVE-2024-8956 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 17, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

PTZOptics PT30X-SDI/NDI-xx before firmware 6.3.40 is vulnerable to an insufficient authentication issue. The camera does not properly enforce authentication to /cgi-bin/param.cgi when requests are sent without an HTTP Authorization header. The result is a remote and unauthenticated attacker can leak sensitive data such as usernames, password hashes, and configurations details. Additionally, the attacker can update individual configuration values or overwrite the whole file.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refptzoptics.com/firmware-changelog/Refvulncheck.com/advisories/ptzoptics-insufficient-authCISAwww.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-8956Refwww.greynoise.io/blog/greynoise-intelligence-discovers-zero-day-vulnerabilities-in-live-streaming-cameras-with-the-help-of-aiRefwww.labs.greynoise.io/grimoire/2024-10-31-sift-0-day-rce/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-8956?

CVE-2024-8956 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 17, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.

How severe is CVE-2024-8956?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-8956?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2024-8956?

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