CVE-2019-12828: Electronic Arts Origin URI Handler Remote Command Execution Vulnerability
First published: Fri Jun 14 2019(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in Electronic Arts Origin before 10.5.39. Due to improper sanitization of the origin:// and origin2:// URI schemes, it is possible to inject additional arguments into the Origin process and ultimately leverage code execution by loading a backdoored Qt plugin remotely via the platformpluginpath argument supplied with a Windows network share.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic Arts Origin | <10.5.39 | |
| EA Origin Client |
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Reference Links
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-574/
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153385/EA-Origin-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qt5-based-gui-apps-susceptible-to-remote-code-execution/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9vCx9KsF3c
- https://zeropwn.github.io/2019-05-22-fun-with-uri-handlers/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-12828?
CVE-2019-12828 is rated as high severity due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2019-12828?
To fix CVE-2019-12828, update Electronic Arts Origin to version 10.5.39 or later.
What are the risks associated with CVE-2019-12828?
The risks include the possibility of an attacker executing arbitrary code on a user's system through the compromised Origin URI schemes.
Which versions of EA Origin are affected by CVE-2019-12828?
EA Origin versions prior to 10.5.39 are affected by CVE-2019-12828.
Who is impacted by CVE-2019-12828?
Users of Electronic Arts Origin who have not updated to the secure version are at risk from CVE-2019-12828.
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