#VU14444 Insecure DLL loading in DeltaV - CVE-2018-14797
Published: August 16, 2018 / Updated: August 17, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU14444
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-14797
CWE-ID: CWE-427
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
DeltaV
DeltaV
Software vendor:
Emerson
Emerson
Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to insecure .dll loading mechanism when opening files. A local attacker can place a file along with specially crafted .dll file on a remote SBM or WebDAV share, trick the victim into opening it and execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current victim.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.