#VU6023 Untrusted search path in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2017-0039

Vulnerability identifier: #VU6023

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/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-2017-0039

CWE-ID: CWE-426

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server

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 Microsoft Windows loads .dll libraries. A remote attacker can place a specially crafted .dll file along with RTF 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 updates from vendor's website.

• https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/MS17-012