Unquoted Search Path or Element in Synaptics Smart Audio UWP app



Published: 2020-06-23
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2020-8337
CWE-ID CWE-428
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		Smart Audio UWP App
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor Synaptics

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Unquoted Search Path or Element

EUVDB-ID: #VU29210

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-8337

CWE-ID: CWE-428 - Unquoted Search Path or Element

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code on the system. 

The vulnerability exist due to the affected software fails to use proper quoting in a service name string pointing to a service under the "c:\Program Files\WindowsApp" directory. A local administrator can execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Smart Audio UWP App : before 1.0.83.0

CPE2.3 External links

http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/len-30707
http://www.synaptics.com/sites/default/files/audio-driver-security-brief-2020-06-09.pdf

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?



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