Following a post on IPCT about cybersecurity I followed a Hikvision link to check for firmware updates, I've got two Hikvision PTZ cameras that presumably they want me to update the firmware, a DS-2DE4A425IW-DE 4 MP PTZ which is in service and as a spare a DS-2DE4A225IW-DE 2MP PTZ. As far as I can see the firmware update would be the same for both cameras.
What I am rather disturbed to read in the release notes is that this firmware update delivers a removal of auto-tracking function?
Why on earth would they do this? Is there some security risk issue with an un-patched camera?
I did try the auto-tracking function some time ago, it seemed to work but the tracking could be captures by car headlights at night, it wasn't a big deal. Auto-tracking is rather low down on my priority list of things to configure, but still I'd rather not have Hikvision screwing with my cameras.
Edit: There may well be a security vulnerability with these cameras that needs patching with new firmware, but why do Hikvision need to remove the auto-tracking function? The attachment is Hikvision's Release Note for this firmware.
What I am rather disturbed to read in the release notes is that this firmware update delivers a removal of auto-tracking function?
Why on earth would they do this? Is there some security risk issue with an un-patched camera?
I did try the auto-tracking function some time ago, it seemed to work but the tracking could be captures by car headlights at night, it wasn't a big deal. Auto-tracking is rather low down on my priority list of things to configure, but still I'd rather not have Hikvision screwing with my cameras.
Edit: There may well be a security vulnerability with these cameras that needs patching with new firmware, but why do Hikvision need to remove the auto-tracking function? The attachment is Hikvision's Release Note for this firmware.
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