PatchTheCVECVE-2020-24214: An issue was discovered in the box application on HiSilicon based IPTV/H.264/H.265 video encoders
CVE-2020-24214 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting iptv\/h.264 video encoder firmware, iptv\/h.265 video encoder firmware, h.264 iptv encoder 1080p\@60hz firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
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.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.8 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 35.4% (top 2%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2020-10-06 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2020-24214?
iptv\/h.264 video encoder firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; iptv\/h.265 video encoder firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; h.264 iptv encoder 1080p\@60hz firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2020-24214 being exploited?
CVE-2020-24214 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2020-24214 affect?
CVE-2020-24214 affects iptv\/h.264 video encoder firmware, iptv\/h.265 video encoder firmware, h.264 iptv encoder 1080p\@60hz firmware. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). 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 pe
How urgent is CVE-2020-24214?
Priority 69/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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