CVE-2017-11160: High severity synology assistant vulnerability
Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in installer in Synology Assistant before 6.1-15163 on Windows allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attack via a Trojan horse (1) shfolder.dll, (2) ntmarta.dll, (3) secur32.dll or (4) dwmapi.dll file in the current working directory.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-11160?
CVE-2017-11160 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for local code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11160?
To fix CVE-2017-11160, update Synology Assistant to version 6.1-15163 or later.
What vulnerabilities are associated with CVE-2017-11160?
CVE-2017-11160 is associated with multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities that permit DLL hijacking.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-11160?
Users of Synology Assistant prior to version 6.1-15163 on Windows are affected by CVE-2017-11160.
Can CVE-2017-11160 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2017-11160 requires local access to the system for exploitation, making it a local attack vector.