Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-7444

First published: Wed Apr 05 2017(Updated: )

In Veritas System Recovery before 16 SP1, there is a DLL hijacking vulnerability in the patch installer if an attacker has write access to the directory from which the product is executed.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Veritas System Recovery=16

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-7444?

    The severity of CVE-2017-7444 is classified as medium due to the potential for DLL hijacking.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-7444?

    To fix CVE-2017-7444, ensure that the application is updated to Veritas System Recovery 16 SP1 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2017-7444?

    CVE-2017-7444 affects users of Veritas System Recovery versions prior to 16 SP1.

  • What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2017-7444?

    CVE-2017-7444 is a DLL hijacking vulnerability that can be exploited if an attacker gains write access to the directory.

  • What should I do if I cannot update to the latest version for CVE-2017-7444?

    If unable to update, restrict write access to the directory where Veritas System Recovery is executed as a temporary mitigation.

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