Vulnerability identifier: #VU7857
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 8.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-426
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Heating Control Downloader
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
Vendor: Solar Controls
Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.
The weakness exists due to untrusted search path element. A local attacker can load a specially crafted .dll file, gain root access and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is
currently unaware of any official patch addressing the vulnerability.
Vulnerable software versions
Heating Control Downloader: 1.0.1 - 1.0.1.15
External links
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-222-02
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.