VDB-102208 · CVE-2017-2189 · BID 99290

RW-4040 Driver Installer 2.27 on Win7 DLL Loader untrusted search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in RW-4040 Driver Installer 2.27 on Win7. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component DLL Loader. Executing a manipulation can lead to untrusted search path. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2017-2189. The attack requires local access. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in RW-4040 Driver Installer 2.27 on Win7 (Hardware Driver Software) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component DLL Loader. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a untrusted search path vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-426. The product searches for critical resources using an externally-supplied search path that can point to resources that are not under the product's direct control. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Untrusted search path vulnerability in RW-4040 driver installer for Windows 7 version 2.27 allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.

The bug was discovered 06/01/2017. The weakness was presented 06/09/2017 by Yuji Tounai with NTT Communications (Website). The advisory is shared for download at jvn.jp. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-2189 since 12/01/2016. The attack needs to be approached locally. The successful exploitation needs a single authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1574.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 8 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 99290†). See VDB-102209, VDB-102210 and VDB-102211 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.5

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Untrusted search path
CWE: CWE-426
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

12/01/2016 🔍
06/01/2017 +182 days 🔍
06/09/2017 +8 days 🔍
06/09/2017 +0 days 🔍
06/10/2017 +1 days 🔍
06/27/2017 +17 days 🔍
10/16/2019 +841 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: jvn.jp
Researcher: Yuji Tounai
Organization: NTT Communications
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-2189 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-2189
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-102208
SecurityFocus: 99290 - Multiple Sharp Devices DLL Loading Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/10/2017 09:00
Updated: 10/16/2019 07:27
Changes: 06/10/2017 09:00 (61), 10/16/2019 07:27 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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