CVE-2020-6786: Uncontrolled Search Path Element in Bosch Video Recording Manager Installer

Published Mar 25, 2021
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Updated

Loading a DLL through an Uncontrolled Search Path Element in the Bosch Video Recording Manager installer up to and including version 3.82.0055 for 3.82, up to and including version 3.81.0064 for 3.81 and 3.71 and older potentially allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a victim's system. A prerequisite is that the victim is tricked into placing a malicious DLL in the same directory where the installer is started from.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Bosch Video Recording Manager<=3.71
Bosch Video Recording Manager>=3.81<=3.81.0064
Bosch Video Recording Manager>=3.82<=3.82.0055

Event History

Mar 25, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:51 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:51 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-6786?

CVE-2020-6786 is a vulnerability that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a victim's system by loading a DLL through an uncontrolled search path element in the Bosch Video Recording Manager installer.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-6786?

The severity of CVE-2020-6786 is high, with a severity value of 7.8.

3

Which versions of Bosch Video Recording Manager are affected by CVE-2020-6786?

Bosch Video Recording Manager version 3.82.0055 and earlier for 3.82, version 3.81.0064 and earlier for 3.81, and version 3.71 and older are affected by CVE-2020-6786.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-6786?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-6786 by leveraging the vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on a victim's system.

5

Is there a fix or patch available for CVE-2020-6786?

Yes, it is recommended to update Bosch Video Recording Manager to a version that is not affected by CVE-2020-6786. Refer to the Bosch security advisory linked in the references for more information.

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