ID:1241 - Exploit for Unquoted search path in ISC BIND - CVE-2017-3141

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:1241 - Exploit for Unquoted search path in ISC BIND - CVE-2017-3141

ID:1241 - Exploit for Unquoted search path in ISC BIND - CVE-2017-3141

Published: March 18, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU7092
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-3141
CWE-ID: CWE-428
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
ISC BIND

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to unquotes search path in BIND installer for Windows during installation process. An attacker with ability to place specially crafted library into the folder, from which the BIND installer is executed, can obtain elevated privileges on the system.

Only Windows systems are affected by this issue.

Remediation

Use the latest installer for  versions 9.9.10-P1, 9.10.5-P1 or 9.11.1-P1.