# CVE-2024-23922: Sony XAV-AX5500 Insufficient Firmware Update Validation Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

- Severity: CVSS 6.8 (Medium), CNA
- Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- CISA SSVC: exploitation=none, automatable=no, technicalImpact=total
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2024-09-23 · Updated: 2024-09-23

## Affected

- Sony XAV-AX5500: 1.13

## Description

Sony XAV-AX5500 Insufficient Firmware Update Validation Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows physically present attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Sony XAV-AX5500 devices. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of software updates. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of software update packages. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the device. Was ZDI-CAN-22939

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on Sony XAV-AX5500, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## Related

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## References

- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-874/
- https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/mobile-cd-players-digital-media-players-xav-series/xav-ax5500/software/00274156
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/52143

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