VDB-97480 · CVE-2017-5232 · BID 96956

Rapid7 Nexpose up to 6.4.23 Installer untrusted search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Rapid7 Nexpose up to 6.4.23. This impacts an unknown function of the component Installer. Executing a manipulation can lead to untrusted search path. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2017-5232. The attack needs to be launched locally. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Rapid7 Nexpose up to 6.4.23. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component Installer. 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:

All editions of Rapid7 Nexpose installers prior to version 6.4.24 contain a DLL preloading vulnerability, wherein it is possible for the installer to load a malicious DLL located in the current working directory of the installer.

The weakness was published 03/02/2017 with NCC Group (Website). The advisory is shared for download at community.rapid7.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-5232 since 01/09/2017. The attack needs to be approached locally. The requirement for exploitation is a single authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1574.

Upgrading to version 6.4.24 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 96956†). Similar entries are available at VDB-97476, VDB-97477, VDB-97478 and VDB-97479. 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: 6.4

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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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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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Nexpose 6.4.24

Timelineinfo

01/09/2017 🔍
03/02/2017 +52 days 🔍
03/02/2017 +0 days 🔍
03/03/2017 +1 days 🔍
03/17/2017 +14 days 🔍
09/03/2020 +1266 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: community.rapid7.com
Organization: NCC Group
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2017-5232 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-5232
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-97480
SecurityFocus: 96956 - Nexpose Information Disclosure and DLL Loading Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-5232 - Rapid7 - Nexpose - DLL Preloading Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/03/2017 08:25
Updated: 09/03/2020 16:32
Changes: 03/03/2017 08:25 (61), 09/03/2020 16:32 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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