VDB-109315 · CVE-2017-14020 · BID 101780

AutomationDirect SL-SOFT SOLO Search Path uncontrolled search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in AutomationDirect SL-SOFT SOLO, GS Drives Configuration Software, CLICK Programming Software, C-More Programming Software and C-More Micro and classified as problematic. This affects an unknown function. This manipulation as part of Search Path causes uncontrolled search path. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2017-14020. The attack needs to be launched locally. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in AutomationDirect SL-SOFT SOLO, GS Drives Configuration Software, CLICK Programming Software, C-More Programming Software and C-More Micro (Automation Software). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown part. The manipulation as part of a Search Path 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 AutomationDirect CLICK Programming Software (Part Number C0-PGMSW) versions 2.10 and prior, C-More Programming Software (Part Number EA9-PGMSW) versions 6.30 and prior, C-More Micro (Part Number EA-PGMSW) versions 4.20.01.0 and prior, GS Drives Configuration Software (Part Number GSOFT) versions 4.0.6 and prior, and SL-SOFT SOLO Temperature Controller Configuration Software (Part Number SL-SOFT) versions 1.1.0.5 and prior. An uncontrolled search path element (DLL Hijacking) vulnerability has been identified. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker could rename a malicious DLL to meet the criteria of the application, and the application would not verify that the DLL is correct. Once loaded by the application, the DLL could run malicious code at the privilege level of the application.

The bug was discovered 11/09/2017. The weakness was published 11/13/2017 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-14020 since 08/30/2017. Attacking locally is a requirement. A single authentication is necessary for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1574 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

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.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 101780†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

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Automation Software

Vendor

AutomationDirect

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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NVD Base Score: 7.8
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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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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

08/30/2017 🔍
11/09/2017 +71 days 🔍
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11/13/2017 +4 days 🔍
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11/14/2017 +1 days 🔍
12/05/2019 +751 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-14020 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-14020
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-109315
SecurityFocus: 101780 - Multiple AutomationDirect Products CVE-2017-1402 DLL Loading Local Code Execution Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 11/14/2017 14:16
Updated: 12/05/2019 19:18
Changes: 11/14/2017 14:16 (60), 12/05/2019 19:18 (3)
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