CVE-2024-8957: PTZOptics PT30X-SDI/NDI Cameras OS Command Injection Vulnerability

Published Sep 17, 2024
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Updated

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 ntpaddr parameter of the /cgi-bin/param.cgi CGI script.

Other sources

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 ntpaddr configuration value which may lead to arbitrary command execution when ntpclient is started. When chained with CVE-2024-8956, a remote and unauthenticated attacker can execute arbitrary OS commands on affected devices.

— NVD

Affected Software

45 affected components
PTZOptics PT30X-SDI/NDI Cameras
All of the following
PTZOptics Pt30x-sdi Firmware<6.3.40
PTZOptics PT30X-SDI
All of the following
PTZOptics Pt30x-ndi-xx-g2 Firmware<6.3.40
PTZOptics Pt30x-ndi-xx-g2
: ValueHD, PTZOptics, multiCAM Systems, SMTAV PTZOptics PT12X-SDI-xx-G2: Versions 6.3.34 and prior (CVE-2025-35451)
: ValueHD, PTZOptics, multiCAM Systems, SMTAV PTZOptics PT12X-NDI-xx: Versions 6.3.34 and prior (CVE-2025-35451)
: ValueHD, PTZOptics, multiCAM Systems, SMTAV PTZOptics PT12X-USB-xx-G2: Versions 6.2.81 and prior (CVE-2025-35451)
: ValueHD, PTZOptics, multiCAM Systems, SMTAV PTZOptics PT20X-SDI-xx-G2: Versions 6.3.20 and prior (CVE-2025-35451)
: ValueHD, PTZOptics, multiCAM Systems, SMTAV PTZOptics PT20X-NDI-xx: Versions 6.3.20 and prior (CVE-2025-35451)
: ValueHD, PTZOptics, multiCAM Systems, SMTAV PTZOptics PT20X-USB-xx-G2: Versions 6.2.73 and prior (CVE-2025-35451)
: ValueHD, PTZOptics, multiCAM Systems, SMTAV PTZOptics PT30X-SDI-xx-G2: Versions 6.3.30 and prior (CVE-2025-35451)
: ValueHD, PTZOptics, multiCAM Systems, SMTAV PTZOptics PT30X-NDI-xx: Versions 6.3.30 and prior (CVE-2025-35451)
: ValueHD, PTZOptics, multiCAM Systems, SMTAV PTZOptics PT12X-ZCAM: Versions 7.2.76 and prior (CVE-2025-35451)
: ValueHD, PTZOptics, multiCAM Systems, SMTAV PTZOptics PT20X-ZCAM: Versions 7.2.82 and prior (CVE-2025-35451)
: ValueHD, PTZOptics, multiCAM Systems, SMTAV PTZOptics PTVL-ZCAM: Versions 7.2.79 and prior (CVE-2025-35451)
: ValueHD, PTZOptics, multiCAM Systems, SMTAV PTZOptics PTEPTZ-ZCAM-G2: Versions 8.1.81 and prior (CVE-2025-35451)
: ValueHD, PTZOptics, multiCAM Systems, SMTAV PTZOptics PTEPTZ-NDI-ZCAM-G2: Versions 8.1.81 and prior (CVE-2025-35451)
: ValueHD, PTZOptics, multiCAM Systems, SMTAV PTZOptics PT12X-SDI-xx-G2: All versions (CVE-2025-35452)
: ValueHD, PTZOptics, multiCAM Systems, SMTAV PTZOptics PT12X-NDI-xx: All versions (CVE-2025-35452)
: ValueHD, PTZOptics, multiCAM Systems, SMTAV PTZOptics PT12X-USB-xx-G2: All versions (CVE-2025-35452)
: ValueHD, PTZOptics, multiCAM Systems, SMTAV PTZOptics PT20X-SDI-xx-G2: All versions (CVE-2025-35452)
: ValueHD, PTZOptics, multiCAM Systems, SMTAV PTZOpticsPT20X-NDI-xx: All versions (CVE-2025-35452)
: ValueHD, PTZOptics, multiCAM Systems, SMTAV PTZOptics PT20X-USB-xx-G2: All versions (CVE-2025-35452)
: ValueHD, PTZOptics, multiCAM Systems, SMTAV PTZOptics PT30X-SDI-xx-G2: All versions (CVE-2025-35452)
: ValueHD, PTZOptics, multiCAM Systems, SMTAV PTZOptics PT30X-NDI-xx: All versions (CVE-2025-35452)
: ValueHD, PTZOptics, multiCAM Systems, SMTAV PTZOptics PT12X-ZCAM: All versions (CVE-2025-35452)
: ValueHD, PTZOptics, multiCAM Systems, SMTAV PTZOptics PT20X-ZCAM: All versions (CVE-2025-35452)
: ValueHD, PTZOptics, multiCAM Systems, SMTAV PTZOptics PTVL-ZCAM: All versions (CVE-2025-35452)
: ValueHD, PTZOptics, multiCAM Systems, SMTAV PTZOptics PTEPTZ-ZCAM-G2: All versions (CVE-2025-35452)
: ValueHD, PTZOptics, multiCAM Systems, SMTAV PTZOptics PTEPTZ-NDI-ZCAM-G2 All versions (CVE-2025-35452)
: ValueHD, PTZOptics, multiCAM Systems, SMTAV PTZOptics PT12X-4K-xx-G3: Versions 0.0.58 and prior (CVE-2025-35452)
: ValueHD, PTZOptics, multiCAM Systems, SMTAV PTZOptics PT20X-4K-xx-G3: Versions 0.0.85 and prior (CVE-2025-35452)
: ValueHD, PTZOptics, multiCAM Systems, SMTAV PTZOptics PT30X-4K-xx-G3: Versions 2.0.64 and prior (CVE-2025-35452)
: ValueHD, PTZOptics, multiCAM Systems, SMTAV PTZOptics PT12X-LINK-4K-xx: Versions 0.0.63 and prior (CVE-2025-35452)
: ValueHD, PTZOptics, multiCAM Systems, SMTAV PTZOptics PT20X-LINK-4K-xx: Versions 0.0.89 and prior (CVE-2025-35452)
: ValueHD, PTZOptics, multiCAM Systems, SMTAV PTZOptics PT30X-LINK-4K-xx: Versions 2.0.71 and prior (CVE-2025-35452)
: ValueHD, PTZOptics, multiCAM Systems, SMTAV PTZOptics PT12X-SE-xx-G3: Versions 9.1.43 and prior (CVE-2025-35452)
: ValueHD, PTZOptics, multiCAM Systems, SMTAV PTZOptics PT20X-SE-xx-G3: Versions 9.1.32 and prior (CVE-2025-35452)
: ValueHD, PTZOptics, multiCAM Systems, SMTAV PTZOptics PT30X-SE-xx-G3: Versions 9.1.33 and prior (CVE-2025-35452)
: ValueHD, PTZOptics, multiCAM Systems, SMTAV PTZOptics PT-STUDIOPRO: Versions 9.0.41 and prior (CVE-2025-35452)
: ValueHD, PTZOptics, multiCAM Systems, SMTAV PTZOptics PTZOptics VL Fixed Camera/NDI Fixed Camera<=7.2.94
: ValueHD, PTZOptics, multiCAM Systems, SMTAV SMTAV Pan-Tilt-Zoom Cameras
: ValueHD, PTZOptics, multiCAM Systems, SMTAV multiCAM Systems Pan-Tilt-Zoom Cameras
: ValueHD, PTZOptics, multiCAM Systems, SMTAV ValueHD Pan-Tilt-Zoom Cameras

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade PTZOptics PT30X-SDI/NDI to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.3.40
  2. Compensating control

    Discontinue use of the product if vendor mitigations are unavailable.

Event History

Dec 4, 2023
News Published
06:01 AM
Dec 18, 2023
News Published
02:25 AM
Jan 15, 2024
News Published
03:34 PM
Apr 29, 2024
News Published
02:29 AM
May 6, 2024
News Published
02:30 AM
May 13, 2024
News Published
02:21 AM
Jun 3, 2024
News Published
12:02 PM
Jul 1, 2024
News Published
03:35 AM
Jul 22, 2024
News Published
03:44 AM
Sep 17, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:08 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:08 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Sep 30, 2024
News Published
03:02 AM
Oct 31, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·06:23 PM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·06:24 PM
Nov 4, 2024
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Nov 11, 2024
News Published
03:28 AM
Sep 8, 2025
News Published
via The Register·11:46 AM
News Published
via The Register·11:49 AM
Sep 9, 2025
Data Sourced
via ICS·05:55 PM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Dec 24, 57661
Event
via MITRE·04:31 AM

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-8957?

CVE-2024-8957 has a high severity due to its ability to allow remote, authenticated attackers to escalate privileges to root.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-8957?

To fix CVE-2024-8957, update the firmware of PTZOptics PT30X-SDI/NDI cameras to a version higher than 6.3.40.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-8957?

CVE-2024-8957 affects users of PTZOptics PT30X-SDI and PT30X-NDI cameras running firmware versions up to and including 6.3.40.

4

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2024-8957?

CVE-2024-8957 is an OS command injection vulnerability that can be exploited via the ntp_addr parameter in the /cgi-bin/param.cgi CGI script.

5

Can CVE-2024-8957 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-8957 can be exploited remotely by authenticated attackers.

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