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CVE-2020-24216: An issue was discovered in the box application on HiSilicon based IPTV/H.264/H.265 video encoders

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEMITIGATEMITIGATEMITIGATE

CVE-2020-24216 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) 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. When the administrator configures a secret URL for RTSP streaming, the stream is still available via its default name such as /0. Unauthenticated attackers can view video streams that are meant to be private.

Why this priority

  • High severity
  • Public exploit reference
  • Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score7.5 (High)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance2.1% (top 18%)
CISA exploited listNo
Published2020-10-06
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: jtechdigital · provideoinstruments · szuray

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Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

szuray iptv\/h.264 video encoder firmware MITIGATE
Affected: all versions
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
szuray iptv\/h.265 video encoder firmware MITIGATE
Affected: all versions
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
jtechdigital h.264 iptv encoder 1080p\@60hz firmware MITIGATE
Affected: all versions
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
provideoinstruments vecaster-hd-h264 firmware MITIGATE
Affected: all versions
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
provideoinstruments vecaster-hd-hevc firmware MITIGATE
Affected: all versions
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
provideoinstruments vecaster-4k-hevc firmware MITIGATE
Affected: all versions
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
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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-2020-24216?

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-2020-24216 being exploited?

CVE-2020-24216 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-2020-24216 affect?

CVE-2020-24216 affects iptv\/h.264 video encoder firmware, iptv\/h.265 video encoder firmware, h.264 iptv encoder 1080p\@60hz firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). An issue was discovered in the box application on HiSilicon based IPTV/H.264/H.265 video encoders. When the administrator configures a secret URL for RTSP streaming, the stream is still available via its default name such as /0. Unauthentic

How urgent is CVE-2020-24216?

Priority 57/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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