CVE-2024-11120: GeoVision Devices OS Command Injection Vulnerability

Published Nov 15, 2024
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Updated

Certain EOL GeoVision devices have an OS Command Injection vulnerability. Unauthenticated remote attackers can exploit this vulnerability to inject and execute arbitrary system commands on the device. Moreover, this vulnerability has already been exploited by attackers, and we have received related reports.

Other sources

Multiple GeoVision devices contain an OS command injection vulnerability that allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to inject and execute arbitrary system commands. The impacted products could be end-of-life (EoL) and/or end-of-service (EoS). Users should discontinue product utilization.

CISA

Affected Software

11 affected components
GeoVision Multiple Devices
All of the following
GeoVision Gv-vs12 Firmware
GeoVision Gv-vs12
All of the following
GeoVision Gv-vs11 Firmware
GeoVision Gv-vs11
All of the following
GeoVision Gv-dsp Lpr Firmware
GeoVision Gv-dsp Lpr=3.0
All of the following
GeoVision Gvlx 4 Firmware
GeoVision Gvlx 4=2.0
All of the following
GeoVision Gvlx 4 Firmware
GeoVision Gvlx 4=3.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Remove

    Remove GeoVision Multiple Devices from your environment.

    Discontinue product utilization of affected GeoVision Multiple Devices (EoL/EoS). Remove affected devices from the environment and replace them with supported alternatives.

  2. Compensating control

    Follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services (as referenced in the advisory) to implement compensating controls for affected systems hosted in cloud environments.

Event History

Nov 15, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
News Published
via BleepingComputer·07:39 PM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·07:40 PM
May 7, 2025
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-11120?

CVE-2024-11120 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthenticated remote command execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-11120?

To fix CVE-2024-11120, update affected GeoVision devices to the latest firmware version provided by the manufacturer.

3

What types of devices are affected by CVE-2024-11120?

CVE-2024-11120 affects certain EOL (end-of-life) GeoVision devices, including models GV-VS11, GV-VS12, and GV-DSP LPR.

4

Can CVE-2024-11120 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-11120 can be exploited remotely by unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary system commands.

5

Has CVE-2024-11120 been actively exploited in the wild?

Yes, CVE-2024-11120 has been reported to have already been exploited by attackers to install malware.

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