First published: Fri Jun 21 2024(Updated: )
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Sony XAV-AX5500 devices. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of WMV/ASF files. A crafted Extended Content Description Object in a WMV media file can trigger an overflow of a fixed-length stack-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the device.
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Sony XAV-AX5500 |
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The severity of ZDI-CAN-22994 is considered critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
To fix ZDI-CAN-22994, users should ensure their Sony XAV-AX5500 devices are updated to the latest firmware provided by Sony.
ZDI-CAN-22994 affects users of Sony XAV-AX5500 devices.
Remote attackers with access to malicious links or files can exploit ZDI-CAN-22994.
Yes, ZDI-CAN-22994 requires user interaction, as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.