VDB-117519 · CVE-2017-5175 · BID 96210

Advantech WebAccess up to 8.1 DLL uncontrolled search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Advantech WebAccess up to 8.1 and classified as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function of the component DLL Handler. Performing a manipulation results in uncontrolled search path. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2017-5175. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Advantech WebAccess up to 8.1 (SCADA Software). It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the component DLL Handler. 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. The summary by CVE is:

Advantech WebAccess 8.1 and earlier contains a DLL hijacking vulnerability which may allow an attacker to run a malicious DLL file within the search path resulting in execution of arbitrary code.

The bug was discovered 02/14/2017. The weakness was shared 05/09/2018 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-5175 since 01/03/2017. Attacking locally is a requirement. A 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 449 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 96210†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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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: 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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OpenVAS ID: 802155
OpenVAS Name: Advantech WebAccess Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

01/03/2017 🔍
02/14/2017 +42 days 🔍
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05/09/2018 +448 days 🔍
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05/10/2018 +1 days 🔍
02/03/2020 +634 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: advantech.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-5175 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-5175
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-117519
SecurityFocus: 96210 - Advantech WebAccess CVE-2017-5175 DLL Loading Local Code Execution Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 05/10/2018 10:08
Updated: 02/03/2020 16:07
Changes: 05/10/2018 10:08 (64), 02/03/2020 16:07 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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