What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-8686?

The severity of ZDI-CAN-8686 is classified as high due to the potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix ZDI-CAN-8686?

To fix ZDI-CAN-8686, ensure that your Electronic Arts Origin client is updated to the latest version to mitigate the risk.

Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-8686?

Users of the Electronic Arts Origin client are affected by the ZDI-CAN-8686 vulnerability.

What type of attack does ZDI-CAN-8686 facilitate?

ZDI-CAN-8686 facilitates remote code execution attacks that require user interaction to exploit.

How does ZDI-CAN-8686 require user interaction?

ZDI-CAN-8686 requires user interaction as the target must visit a malicious web page to exploit the vulnerability.

Vulnerability/
ZDI-CAN-8686

high

8.8

22/2/2025

ZDI-CAN-8686: Electronic Arts Origin URI Handler Remote Command Execution Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Electronic Arts Origin. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious web page. There is an issue with the way the product handles URIs within certain schemes. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user at medium integrity.

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
EA Origin Client

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https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-574/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-8686?
The severity of ZDI-CAN-8686 is classified as high due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-8686?
To fix ZDI-CAN-8686, ensure that your Electronic Arts Origin client is updated to the latest version to mitigate the risk.
Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-8686?
Users of the Electronic Arts Origin client are affected by the ZDI-CAN-8686 vulnerability.
What type of attack does ZDI-CAN-8686 facilitate?
ZDI-CAN-8686 facilitates remote code execution attacks that require user interaction to exploit.
How does ZDI-CAN-8686 require user interaction?
ZDI-CAN-8686 requires user interaction as the target must visit a malicious web page to exploit the vulnerability.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-8686?
The severity of ZDI-CAN-8686 is classified as high due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-8686?
To fix ZDI-CAN-8686, ensure that your Electronic Arts Origin client is updated to the latest version to mitigate the risk.
Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-8686?
Users of the Electronic Arts Origin client are affected by the ZDI-CAN-8686 vulnerability.
What type of attack does ZDI-CAN-8686 facilitate?
ZDI-CAN-8686 facilitates remote code execution attacks that require user interaction to exploit.
How does ZDI-CAN-8686 require user interaction?
ZDI-CAN-8686 requires user interaction as the target must visit a malicious web page to exploit the vulnerability.