CVE-2018-15832 Command injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via malicious URI handlers in the Uplay Desktop Client, requiring user interaction.
- 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-2018-15832?
CVE-2018-15832 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Sep 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
upc.exe in Ubisoft Uplay Desktop Client versions 63.0.5699.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. 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 processing of URI handlers. 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 under the context of the current process.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-15832?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ubisoft Uplay.
How do I fix CVE-2018-15832?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-15832 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2018-15832 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-15832 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6pxp-rm7g-gpvq.