CVE-2020-24214H.264 Iptv Encoder 1080p\@60hz Firmware Vulnerability
Attackers can send a crafted unauthenticated RTSP request to cause a buffer overflow and application crash.
Published Oct 6, 2020 · Updated Nov 21, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2020-24214 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting H.264 Iptv Encoder 1080p\@60hz Firmware (Jtechdigital), Vecaster-4k-Hevc Firmware (Provideoinstruments), Vecaster-Hd-H264 Firmware (Provideoinstruments) and 4 more products.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
35%
Higher than 98.4% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
43/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
1
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
An issue was discovered in the box application on HiSilicon based IPTV/H.264/H.265 video encoders. Attackers can send a crafted unauthenticated RTSP request to cause a buffer overflow and application crash. The device will not be able to perform its main purpose of video encoding and streaming for up to a minute, until it automatically reboots. Attackers can send malicious requests once a minute, effectively disabling the device.
Affected Products
7 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| H.264 Iptv Encoder 1080p\@60hz FirmwareJtechdigital | See advisory | n/a |
| Vecaster-4k-Hevc FirmwareProvideoinstruments | See advisory | n/a |
| Vecaster-Hd-H264 FirmwareProvideoinstruments | See advisory | n/a |
| Vecaster-Hd-Hevc FirmwareProvideoinstruments | See advisory | n/a |
| Vecaster-Hd-Sdi FirmwareProvideoinstruments | See advisory | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Oct 6, 2020
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
FAQ
Common Questions.
An issue was discovered in the box application on HiSilicon based IPTV/H.264/H.265 video encoders.
Affected: H.264 Iptv Encoder 1080p\@60hz Firmware (Jtechdigital); Vecaster-4k-Hevc Firmware (Provideoinstruments); Vecaster-Hd-H264 Firmware (Provideoinstruments), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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