CVE-2018-6547 Missing authorization in n/a
An unauthenticated attacker can write arbitrary files as SYSTEM via the plays_service.exe HTTP interface, leading to privilege escalation.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-6547?
CVE-2018-6547 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Apr 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
plays_service.exe in the plays.tv service before 1.27.7.0, as distributed in AMD driver-installation packages and Gaming Evolved products, contains an HTTP message parsing function that takes a user-defined path and writes non-user controlled data as SYSTEM to the file when the extract_files parameter is used. This occurs without properly authenticating the user.
Weakness: CWE-287
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-6547?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Plays.tv Plays.tv.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6547?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-6547 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2018-6547 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-6547 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rp4c-g8cv-43g8.