#VU6294 Untrusted search path in Microsoft Office and Microsoft OneNote - CVE-2017-0197

Vulnerability identifier: #VU6294

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0197

CWE-ID: CWE-426

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Office
Microsoft OneNote

Software vendor:
Microsoft

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to the way the application loads .dll libraries. A remote attacker can place a specially crafted .dll file along with WORD document on a remote SMB or WebDav share, trick the victim into opening that document and execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Install update from vendor's website.

• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0197