CVE-2024-8957 HIGH

CVE-2024-8957: PTZOptics NDI and SDI Cameras Command Injection via NTP Address Configuration

Vendor Ptzoptics
Product PT30X-SDI
Weakness CWE-78
KEV Status Known Exploited
Published September 17, 2024
Last update December 27, 2025
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CVSS base score

7.2/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required High
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

What the vulnerability does

01Description

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.

CISA mandated remediation

02CISA Required Action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Key dates

03Disclosure timeline

September 17, 2024 CVE published
December 27, 2025 Record updated