CVE-2018-6547

Description

plays_service.exe in the plays.tv service before 1.27.7.0, as distributed in AMD driver-installation packages and Gaming Evolved products, contains an HTTP message parsing function that takes a user-defined path and writes non-user controlled data as SYSTEM to the file when the extract_files parameter is used. This occurs without properly authenticating the user.

Category

9.1
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.42%
Third-Party Advisory securifera.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.securifera.com/advisories/CVE-2018-6547/ third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-6547?
CVE-2018-6547 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-6547?
To fix CVE-2018-6547, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-6547 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-6547 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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