CVE-2017-2286: Critical severity sony nfc port firmware vulnerability

Published Aug 2, 2017
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Updated

Untrusted search path vulnerability in NFC Port Software Version 5.5.0.6 and earlier (for RC-S310, RC-S320, RC-S330, RC-S370, RC-S380, RC-S380/S), NFC Port Software Version 5.3.6.7 and earlier (for RC-S320, RC-S310/J1C, RC-S310/ED4C), PC/SC Activator for Type B Ver.1.2.1.0 and earlier, SFCard Viewer 2 Ver.2.5.0.0 and earlier, NFC Net Installer Ver.1.1.0.0 and earlier allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.

Affected Software

13 affected components
Sony Nfc Port Firmware<=5.5.0.6
Sony Rc-s310
Sony Rc-s320
Sony Rc-s330
Sony Rc-s370
Sony Rc-s380
Sony Rc-s380\/s
Sony Nfc Port Firmware<=5.3.6.7
Sony Rc-s310\/ed4c
Sony Rc-s310\/j1c
Sony Pc\/sc Activator For Type B<=1.2.1.0
Sony Sfcard Viewer 2=2.5.0.0
Sony Nfc Net Installer<=1.1.0.0

Event History

Aug 2, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2286?

CVE-2017-2286 has been categorized as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on system security.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-2286?

To fix CVE-2017-2286, users should upgrade to NFC Port Software Version 5.5.0.7 or later, or apply the relevant patches provided by Sony.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-2286?

CVE-2017-2286 affects NFC Port Software Version 5.5.0.6 and earlier, along with specific versions of PC/SC Activator for Type B and SFCard Viewer.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-2286?

CVE-2017-2286 is an untrusted search path vulnerability that may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

5

What devices are impacted by CVE-2017-2286?

Devices impacted by CVE-2017-2286 include various Sony NFC Port firmware versions and models such as RC-S310 and RC-S320.

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