CVE-2017-2207: High severity saat personal vulnerability

Published Jun 9, 2017
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Updated

Untrusted search path vulnerability in the installer of SaAT Personal ver.1.0.10.272 and earlier allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.

Affected Software

1 affected component
SaAT Personal<=1.0.10.272

Event History

Jun 9, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2207?

CVE-2017-2207 has a medium severity level due to its untrusted search path vulnerability that can lead to privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-2207?

To fix CVE-2017-2207, update SaAT Personal to version 1.0.10.273 or later to ensure that the untrusted search path vulnerability is mitigated.

3

What versions of SaAT Personal are affected by CVE-2017-2207?

SaAT Personal versions 1.0.10.272 and earlier are affected by CVE-2017-2207.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2017-2207 enable?

CVE-2017-2207 enables privilege escalation attacks by allowing the execution of a Trojan horse DLL.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-2207 if I can't apply the update immediately?

A potential workaround for CVE-2017-2207 is to prevent unauthorized access to directories that may be used for DLL placement.

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