CVE-2018-0690 Code injection in Music Center for PC
A man-in-the-middle attacker can tamper with update files to inject executable code into Sony Music Center for PC.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-0690?
CVE-2018-0690 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Sony Video & Sound Products Inc. Music Center for PC, published on 15 Nov 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An unvalidated software update vulnerability in Music Center for PC version 1.0.02 and earlier could allow a man-in-the-middle attacker to tamper with an update file and inject executable files.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-0690?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sony Music Center for Pc.
How do I fix CVE-2018-0690?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-0690 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2018-0690 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-0690 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vr97-jh48-hcv7.