CWE
427
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-7799

First published: Fri Nov 02 2018(Updated: )

A DLL hijacking vulnerability exists in Schneider Electric Software Update (SESU), all versions prior to V2.2.0, which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted system when placing a specific DLL file.

Credit: cybersecurity@se.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Schneider-electric Software Update Utility<2.2.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID of this DLL hijacking vulnerability in Schneider Electric Software Update (SESU)?

    The vulnerability ID of this DLL hijacking vulnerability in Schneider Electric Software Update (SESU) is CVE-2018-7799.

  • What is the severity rating of CVE-2018-7799?

    The severity rating of CVE-2018-7799 is critical with a value of 7.8.

  • Which versions of Schneider Electric Software Update (SESU) are affected by CVE-2018-7799?

    All versions prior to V2.2.0 of Schneider Electric Software Update (SESU) are affected by CVE-2018-7799.

  • How can an attacker take advantage of CVE-2018-7799?

    An attacker can execute arbitrary code on the targeted system by placing a specific DLL file.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-7799?

    More information about CVE-2018-7799 can be found at the following references: [1](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105951), [2](https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-305-02), [3](https://www.schneider-electric.com/en/download/document/SEVD-2018-298-01/).

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