CVE-2024-23972

Sony XAV-AX5500 USB Configuration Descriptor Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution 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

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.35%
Vendor Advisory sony.com
Affected: Sony XAV-AX5500
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-876/ third party advisory vdb entry
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/mobile-cd-players-digital-media-players-xav-series/xav-ax5500/software/00274156 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-23972?
CVE-2024-23972 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-23972?
To fix CVE-2024-23972, 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-2024-23972 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-23972 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.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-23972?
CVE-2024-23972 affects Sony XAV-AX5500.
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