CVE-2024-23922 — MEDIUM (6.8)

Vulnerability Description

Sony XAV-AX5500 Insufficient Firmware Update Validation Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows physically present attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Sony XAV-AX5500 devices. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of software updates. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of software update packages. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the device. Was ZDI-CAN-22939

CVSS Score

6.8

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

PHYSICAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sony	Xav-Ax5500 Firmware	1.13
Sony	Xav-Ax5500	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-345

References

https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/mobile-cd-players-digital-media-playersPatch
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-874/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-23922?

CVE-2024-23922 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Sony XAV-AX5500 Insufficient Firmware Update Validation Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows physically present attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations ...

How severe is CVE-2024-23922?

CVE-2024-23922 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-23922?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sony Xav-Ax5500 Firmware, Sony Xav-Ax5500.