SB2017021405 - Insecure DLL library loading in Advantech WebAccess
Published: February 14, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017021405
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Insecure DLL library loading (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-5175)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to insecure inclusion of dynamic libraries (.dll), used by Advantech WebAccess. A remote attacker can place a specially crafted .dll file on a public SMB or WebDav share, trick the victim into opening file with Advantech WebAccess and execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.