CVE-2020-6788: Uncontrolled Search Path Element in Bosch Configuration Manager Installer

Published Mar 25, 2021
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Updated

Loading a DLL through an Uncontrolled Search Path Element in the Bosch Configuration Manager installer up to and including version 7.21.0078 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

1 affected component
Bosch Configuration Manager<=7.21.0078

Event History

Mar 25, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:52 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:52 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-6788?

CVE-2020-6788 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 Configuration Manager installer.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-6788?

The severity of CVE-2020-6788 is high, with a score of 7.8.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2020-6788?

Versions up to and including 7.21.0078 of the Bosch Configuration Manager installer are affected by CVE-2020-6788.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-6788?

To exploit CVE-2020-6788, an attacker needs to trick the victim into placing a malicious DLL in an uncontrolled search path.

5

Is there a solution for CVE-2020-6788?

Yes, updating to a version of the Bosch Configuration Manager installer that is not vulnerable, as specified by the vendor, should mitigate CVE-2020-6788.

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