CVE-2024-23972 — MEDIUM (6.8)

Vulnerability Description

Sony XAV-AX5500 USB Configuration Descriptor Buffer Overflow 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 USB host driver. A crafted USB configuration descriptor can trigger an overflow of a fixed-length buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the device. Was ZDI-CAN-23185

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-120

References

https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/mobile-cd-players-digital-media-playersPatch
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-876/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-23972?

CVE-2024-23972 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Sony XAV-AX5500 USB Configuration Descriptor Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows physically present attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installat...

How severe is CVE-2024-23972?

CVE-2024-23972 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-2024-23972?

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