Buffer Overflow in Sony Bravia TV's Photo Sharing Plus Component
CVE-2018-16595

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Sony

Status
R5c Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 June 2019

What is CVE-2018-16595?

The Photo Sharing Plus component on Sony Bravia TVs is susceptible to a buffer overflow vulnerability, which can potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or crash the device. This vulnerability affects a range of devices running version 8.587, highlighting the importance of timely updates and security measures in reducing the risk of exploitation.

References

https://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/support/articles/00201041
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https://fortiguard.com/zeroday/FG-VD-18-036
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2018-16595 : Buffer Overflow in Sony Bravia TV's Photo Sharing Plus Component