CVE-2017-5175: High severity advantech webop vulnerability
Published May 9, 2018
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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.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Advantech WebAccess<=8.1
Event History
May 9, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-5175?
CVE-2017-5175 has a medium severity level due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
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How do I fix CVE-2017-5175?
To fix CVE-2017-5175, upgrade Advantech WebAccess to a version later than 8.1 that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2017-5175?
CVE-2017-5175 affects Advantech WebAccess versions 8.1 and earlier.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-5175?
CVE-2017-5175 is classified as a DLL hijacking vulnerability.
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What could an attacker achieve with CVE-2017-5175?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2017-5175 could execute arbitrary code on the affected system.