Arbitrary file upload in IPTV/H.264/H.265 video encoders - CVE-2020-24217
Published: October 6, 2020 / Updated: November 9, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU48212
CSH Severity: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-24217
CWE-ID: CWE-434
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
IPTV/H.264/H.265 video encoders
IPTV/H.264/H.265 video encoders
Software vendor:
HiSilicon
HiSilicon
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of file during file upload. A remote attacker can upload a malicious file and execute it on the server.
Remediation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.
External links
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159597/HiSilicon-Video-Encoder-Command-Injection.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159599/HiSilicon-Video-Encoder-Malicious-Firmware-Code-Execution.html
- https://kojenov.com/2020-09-15-hisilicon-encoder-vulnerabilities/
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/896979