CVE-2018-15832 — HIGH (8.8)

Vulnerability Description

upc.exe in Ubisoft Uplay Desktop Client versions 63.0.5699.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the processing of URI handlers. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of the current process.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ubisoft	Uplay	63.0.5699.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45429/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45429/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-15832?

CVE-2018-15832 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). upc.exe in Ubisoft Uplay Desktop Client versions 63.0.5699.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit...

How severe is CVE-2018-15832?

CVE-2018-15832 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-15832?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ubisoft Uplay.