Untrusted Search Path Vulnerability in Music Center for PC by Sony

CVE-2017-10909

What is CVE-2017-10909?

An untrusted search path vulnerability exists in Music Center for PC version 1.0.01 and earlier, allowing attackers to exploit this flaw to gain elevated privileges. By placing a malicious DLL file in a directory that the application searches for libraries, an attacker can carry out privilege escalation attacks, potentially compromising the integrity of the system. This vulnerability highlights the risks associated with inadequate validation of file paths and the need for stringent security measures to safeguard applications against such attacks.

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