CVE-2024-2162
Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.
NVD · uneditedAn OS Command Injection vulnerability in Kiloview NDI allows a low-privileged user to execute arbitrary code remotely on the device with high privileges. This issue affects Kiloview NDI N3, N3-s, N4, N20, N30, N40 and was fixed in Firmware version 2.02.0227 .
Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.
dbcve analysis · high confidenceOS Command Injection vulnerability in Kiloview NDI transcoding devices allows authenticated low-privilege users to inject arbitrary OS commands that execute with elevated (root) privileges. The flaw is remotely exploitable and affects N3, N3-s, N4, N20, N30, and N40 models. Attackers can achieve full device compromise without needing privileged access.
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CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.
From the vector- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.
dbcve checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Identify the Kiloview device modelAccess the device web interface or check the device label. Look for model numbers N3, N3-s, N4, N20, N30, or N40.Affected if The device is one of these six models and firmware version is below 2.02.0227
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Check the installed firmware versionLog into the device web interface and navigate to System Settings or About page. Alternatively, access the device via SSH or check via the Kiloview discovery tool.Affected if Firmware version is earlier than 2.02.0227 (e.g., 2.02.xxxx versions below 0227)
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Verify if remote management interface is accessibleTest TCP ports typically used for device management (HTTP/HTTPS on 80/443, or custom ports). Attempt to access the web interface from an untrusted network.Affected if The management interface is exposed to untrusted networks without network access controls
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Check for low-privilege user accountsLog into the device admin panel and review user accounts. Note if any accounts exist with limited privileges beyond administrator.Affected if Low-privilege user accounts are present and can access command injection points (e.g., NDI configuration, stream settings)
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Inspect for anomalous network behaviorMonitor network traffic for unexpected outbound connections or unusual command execution patterns originating from the device IP.Affected if Unexpected network activity or command execution is observed from the device
A user is affected if they operate a Kiloview N3, N3-s, N4, N20, N30, or N40 device running firmware versions prior to 2.02.0227 with accessible management interfaces.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
dbcve · scopedApply firmware version 2.02.0227 or later to all affected devices. If immediate patching is not possible, restrict network access to the device management interfaces to trusted sources only and monitor for anomalous command execution.
Firmware version 2.02.0227
- Identify the specific Kiloview NDI device model (N3, N3-s, N4, N20, N30, or N40) from the affected product line
- Access the device administrative interface or management console
- Navigate to the firmware upgrade or system settings section
- Download the firmware update file from the official Kiloview support website (support.kiloview.com or kiloview.com/en/support/)
- Upload and apply firmware version 2.02.0227 to the device
- Verify the upgrade was successful by confirming the new firmware version in the device settings
- Restart the device if prompted to complete the update
Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.
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References Go to the primary sourcePrimary sources — vendor advisories, patches and trackers. Where our summary and a reference disagree, the reference wins.
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ContributedPeer-ranked notes from engineers who’ve handled CVE-2024-2162 in production — separate from our analysis above.
The advisory tells you what broke. It rarely tells you what actually worked. If you’ve dealt with this one, that detail is what the next engineer is searching for.
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- A config change or rule that shut the vector down
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