VDB-105306 · CVE-2017-9661 · BID 100263

SIMPlight SCADA Software up to 4.3.0.27 uncontrolled search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in SIMPlight SCADA Software up to 4.3.0.27. This vulnerability affects unknown code. The manipulation results in uncontrolled search path. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2017-9661. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in SIMPlight SCADA Software up to 4.3.0.27 (SCADA Software). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a uncontrolled search path vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

An Uncontrolled Search Path Element issue was discovered in SIMPlight SCADA Software version 4.3.0.27 and prior. The uncontrolled search path element vulnerability has been identified, which may allow an attacker to place a malicious DLL file within the search path resulting in execution of arbitrary code.

The bug was discovered 08/10/2017. The weakness was released 08/14/2017 by Karn Ganeshen (Website). The advisory is available at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-9661 since 06/14/2017. Local access is required to approach this attack. The requirement for exploitation is a authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1574 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

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 100263†). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.1

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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NVD Base Score: 7.0
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Exploitinginfo

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

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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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-2017-9661 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-9661
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-105306
SecurityFocus: 100263 - SIMPlight SCADA Software CVE-2017-9661 DLL Loading Local Code Execution Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 08/15/2017 09:02
Updated: 11/07/2019 07:55
Changes: 08/15/2017 09:02 (59), 11/07/2019 07:55 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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