#VU8853 Insecure DLL loading in Movicon SCADA/HMI - CVE-2017-14019

 

#VU8853 Insecure DLL loading in Movicon SCADA/HMI - CVE-2017-14019

Published: October 17, 2017 / Updated: October 18, 2017


Vulnerability identifier: #VU8853
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-14019
CWE-ID: CWE-427
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Movicon SCADA/HMI
Software vendor:
Progea

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.

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 and execute arbitrary code on the target system with elevated privileges.

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


Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any solutions addressing the vulnerability.

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