CyberRota Analysis
AI-GeneratedThe vulnerability in Sony XAV-9500ES devices stems from improper validation of user-supplied NMEA data by the gpsd daemon, leading to a buffer overflow that allows arbitrary code execution. Since authentication is not required for exploitation, physically present attackers can leverage this flaw to compromise the device. Organizations using affected Sony XAV-9500ES installations should prioritize patching to mitigate potential security risks.
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Original NVD Description
Sony XAV-9500ES gpsd Buffer Overflow Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows physically present attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Sony XAV-9500ES devices. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of NMEA data by the gpsd daemon. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a fixed-length buffer. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the gpsd daemon. Was ZDI-CAN-29060.