SB2017081002 - Arbitrary code execution in Solar Controls Heating Control Downloader



SB2017081002 - Arbitrary code execution in Solar Controls Heating Control Downloader

Published: August 10, 2017 Updated: August 15, 2017

Security Bulletin ID SB2017081002
Severity
Low
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Insecure DLL loading (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-9646)

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.

The weakness exists due to untrusted search path element. A local attacker can load a specially crafted .dll file, gain root access and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.