8.8
CWE
426
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-2207

First published: Fri Jun 09 2017(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.

Credit: vultures@jpcert.or.jp

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
SaAT Personal<=1.0.10.272

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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