#VU15702 Insecure DLL loading in Software Update - CVE-2018-7799
Published: November 1, 2018 / Updated: November 2, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU15702
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-2018-7799
CWE-ID: CWE-427
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Software Update
Software Update
Software vendor:
Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric
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.
Remediation
Update to version 2.2.0.