CVE-2020-6789: Uncontrolled Search Path Element in Bosch Monitor Wall Installer

Published Mar 25, 2021
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Updated

Loading a DLL through an Uncontrolled Search Path Element in the Bosch Monitor Wall installer up to and including version 10.00.0164 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 Monitor Wall<=10.00.0164

Event History

Mar 25, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:53 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability CVE-2020-6789?

CVE-2020-6789 is a vulnerability in the Bosch Monitor Wall installer up to and including version 10.00.0164 that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a victim's system.

2

How severe is CVE-2020-6789?

CVE-2020-6789 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2020-6789?

The Bosch Monitor Wall installer up to and including version 10.00.0164 is affected by CVE-2020-6789.

4

Can CVE-2020-6789 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2020-6789 can be exploited remotely by tricking the victim into placing a malicious DLL in the same directory.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-6789?

It is recommended to update to a version of Bosch Monitor Wall installer higher than 10.00.0164 to mitigate the vulnerability.

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