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CVE-2018-1167

HIGH 8.8

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Spotify Music Player 1.0.69.336. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the processing of URI handlers. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-5501.

Attack vector : Network No privileges required
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CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS 4.82% above median percentile 91.1%

Tracked apps referencing this CVE

For each app: the affected range, the fixing version, and where the tracked app stands today.

  • Spotify macOS com.spotify.client
    Affected Fixed in Latest tracked 9.1.72 undetermined
  • Spotify iOS ios:com.spotify.client
    Affected Fixed in Latest tracked 9.1.72 undetermined
  • Spotify Android com.spotify.music
    Affected Fixed in Latest tracked 9.0.68.632 undetermined
Vulnerable CPE configurations (3)
Vendor Product Versions
spotify spotify
All platforms (wildcard)
spotify spotify
All platforms (wildcard)
spotify spotify
All platforms (wildcard)
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