7.8
CWE
426
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-5232

First published: Thu Mar 02 2017(Updated: )

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.

Credit: cve@rapid7.con

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Rapid7 Nexpose<=6.4.23

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-5232?

    CVE-2017-5232 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential impact of malicious DLL injection.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-5232?

    To mitigate CVE-2017-5232, upgrade to Rapid7 Nexpose version 6.4.24 or later.

  • What impact does CVE-2017-5232 have on my system?

    CVE-2017-5232 can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code by loading a malicious DLL during the installation process.

  • Which versions of Rapid7 Nexpose are affected by CVE-2017-5232?

    All versions of Rapid7 Nexpose prior to 6.4.24 are affected by CVE-2017-5232.

  • How can I determine if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2017-5232?

    You can determine vulnerability by checking if your Rapid7 Nexpose installation is version 6.4.23 or earlier.

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