CVE-2020-24214
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
38.4 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
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.
Technical details
- Published
- 2020-10-06
- Exploit-DB
- EDB-48903
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2020-24214?
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.
Is CVE-2020-24214 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2020-24214 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 38.4%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-24214?
CVE-2020-24214 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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