#VU29210 Unquoted Search Path or Element in Smart Audio UWP App


Published: 2020-06-23

Vulnerability identifier: #VU29210

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-8337

CWE-ID: CWE-428

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Smart Audio UWP App
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Synaptics

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 : All versions


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?

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.


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