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What is the SunnComm MediaMax Security Vulnerability?

April 26, 2017mediamax security sunncomm vulnerability

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What is the SunnComm MediaMax Security Vulnerability?

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Certain audio compact discs distributed by Sony BMG contain a version of the SunnComm MediaMax software, which creates a serious risk of a “privilege escalation attack.” This new security vulnerability — different than the one reported in early November regarding Sony BMG CDs sold with software called XCP — affects all Sony BMG CDs that contain version 5 of SunnComm MediaMax software. According to Sony BMG, about six million CDs have this software.