Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Sony VAIO Update

#VU18885 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Sony VAIO Update

Published: 2019-06-24 | Updated: 2019-06-25

Vulnerability identifier: #VU18885

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-5981

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Sony VAIO Update
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Sony Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary file with administrative privileges.

The vulnerability exists due to unspecified error that can lead to execution of arbitrary file with administrative privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Sony VAIO Update: 5.1.1.04090 - 7.3.0.03150

External links
http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN13555032/index.html
http://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00228777

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.