Insecure DLL loading in Software Update - CVE-2018-7799
Published: November 1, 2018 / Updated: November 2, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU15702
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: 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-2018-7799
CWE-ID: CWE-427
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Schneider Electric
Affected software:
Software Update
Software Update
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges.
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.
How to mitigate CVE-2018-7799
Update to version 2.2.0.