VDB-105301 · CVE-2017-9648 · BID 100264

Solar Controls WATTConfig M Software up to 2.5.10.1 uncontrolled search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Solar Controls WATTConfig M Software up to 2.5.10.1. It has been rated as problematic. This impacts an unknown function. This manipulation causes uncontrolled search path. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2017-9648. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Solar Controls WATTConfig M Software up to 2.5.10.1. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a uncontrolled search path vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-427. The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

An Uncontrolled Search Path Element issue was discovered in Solar Controls WATTConfig M Software Version 2.5.10.1 and prior. An uncontrolled search path element has been identified, which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a target system using a malicious DLL file.

The bug was discovered 08/10/2017. The weakness was released 08/14/2017 by Karn Ganeshen (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-9648 since 06/14/2017. An attack has to be approached locally. The successful exploitation requires a single authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1574 for this issue.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 4 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 100264†). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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

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VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Uncontrolled search path
CWE: CWE-427 / CWE-426
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

06/14/2017 🔍
08/10/2017 +57 days 🔍
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08/14/2017 +4 days 🔍
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08/15/2017 +1 days 🔍
11/07/2019 +814 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Karn Ganeshen
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-9648 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-9648
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-105301
SecurityFocus: 100264 - Solar Controls WATTConfig M Software CVE-2017-9648 DLL Loading Local Code Execution Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 08/15/2017 08:59
Updated: 11/07/2019 06:53
Changes: 08/15/2017 08:59 (58), 11/07/2019 06:53 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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