CVE-2018-1169

Name: CVE-2018-1169
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-03-02T01:29:00.27+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.61%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1169 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Amazon Music Player 6.1.5.1213. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. EPSS estimates a 2.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Amazon Music Player 6.1.5.1213. 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-5521.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.61%

83.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Amazon	Amazon Music	6.1.5.1213

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103215Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-18-215Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103215Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-18-215Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Mar 2, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1169?

How severe is CVE-2018-1169?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1169 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1169?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST