SB2017120505 - Remote code execution in TeamViewer
Published: December 5, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017120505
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 loading (CVE-ID: N/A)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to insecure C++ .dll loading mechanism when opening files. A remote attacker can place a file along with specially crafted .dll file on a remote SBM or WebDAV share, trick the victim into opening it, change TeamViewer permissions and execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current victim.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.