CVE-2023-27355: (Pwn2Own) Sonos One Speaker MPEG-TS Parser Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Apr 20, 2023
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Updated

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Sonos One Speaker 70.3-35220. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the MPEG-TS parser. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a fixed-length stack-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-19773.

Other sources

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Sonos One Speaker. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the MPEG-TS parser. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a fixed-length stack-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Sonos One Speaker
Sonos One Firmware=70.3-35220
Sonos One
Sonos S1<11.7.1
Sonos S2<15.1

Event History

Apr 20, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Mar 25, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·01:03 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-27355?

CVE-2023-27355 has a critical severity level due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-27355?

To mitigate CVE-2023-27355, ensure your Sonos One Speaker is updated to the latest firmware version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2023-27355?

CVE-2023-27355 affects installations of the Sonos One Speaker running firmware version 70.3-35220.

4

Are authentication measures needed to exploit CVE-2023-27355?

No, CVE-2023-27355 can be exploited without any authentication.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-27355?

CVE-2023-27355 is a code execution vulnerability that exists within the MPEG-TS parser.

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