CVE-2018-6546 is a critical vulnerability affecting plays_service.exe in plays.tv service versions prior to 1.27.7.0, distributed with AMD driver-installation packages and Gaming Evolved products. It allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges by manipulating the execute_installer parameter in an HTTP message, specifying a local or SMB path. With a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) and a FAUCET Risk Score of 98/100, this vulnerability presents a severe risk due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on CISA's KEV catalog or showing active community discussion or media coverage, an exploit proof-of-concept (EDB-44476) is publicly available, indicating the potential for exploitation.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 1.27.7.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:plays.tv:plays.tv:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.0 Twitter, 0.1 Reddit, 0.3 Bluesky, 0.3 Mastodon, and 2.4 GitHub mentions.
No media coverage found for this CVE.
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.3 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.0 Security Researcher mentions.
Remediation records are not available for this CVE.