CVE-2022-23747CWE-120

In Sony Xperia series 1, 5, and Pro, an out of bound memory access can occur due to lack of validation of the number of frames being passed during music…

published August 17, 2022

CVSS
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EPSS
10%
Percentile
95.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An out-of-bounds memory access in Sony Xperia devices could leave your music experience a bit... off-key! 🎶 Think of it like a waiter who miscounts the number of tables when bringing in orders — if they bring in too many or too few, chaos can ensue in the kitchen! Similarly, this flaw arises when the system can't properly validate the number of frames during music playback, leading to unpredictable results. While this vulnerability hasn't been actively exploited, it could potentially cause instability in your music playback, leading to unexpected crashes or glitches during your favorite tunes. It's like the soundtrack to your life suddenly skipping a beat!

Put simply

Think of it like a waiter who miscounts the number of tables when bringing in orders — if they bring in too many or too few, chaos can ensue in the kitchen! Similarly, this flaw arises when the system can't properly validate the number of frames during music playback, leading to unpredictable results. The vulnerability stems from an improper validation process for the number of frames during music playback, which could allow the system to access memory locations it shouldn't, causing erratic behavior or crashes.

What to do

While this vulnerability hasn't been actively exploited, it could potentially cause instability in your music playback, leading to unexpected crashes or glitches during your favorite tunes. It's like the soundtrack to your life suddenly skipping a beat! Although there's no patch available yet, be sure to monitor updates from Sony for any fixes. Until then, consider limiting any sensitive activities when using your Xperia device for music playback. Staying informed is key! You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your device updated for a smooth listening experience! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.10242 · 95.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-120 · Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')
Published
2022-08-17T20:52Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 AUG 20:52Z
    In Sony Xperia series 1, 5, and Pro, an out of bound memory access can occur due to lack of validation of the number of frames being passed during music…
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