CVE-2017-14020

Description

In AutomationDirect CLICK Programming Software (Part Number C0-PGMSW) Versions 2.10 and prior; C-More Programming Software (Part Number EA9-PGMSW) Versions 6.30 and prior; C-More Micro (Part Number EA-PGMSW) Versions 4.20.01.0 and prior; Do-more Designer Software (Part Number DM-PGMSW) Versions 2.0.3 and prior; GS Drives Configuration Software (Part Number GSOFT) Versions 4.0.6 and prior; SL-SOFT SOLO Temperature Controller Configuration Software (Part Number SL-SOFT) Versions 1.1.0.5 and prior; and DirectSOFT Programming Software Versions 6.1 and prior, an uncontrolled search path element (DLL Hijacking) vulnerability has been identified. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker could rename a malicious DLL to meet the criteria of the application, and the application would not verify that the DLL is correct. Once loaded by the application, the DLL could run malicious code at the privilege level of the application.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.13%
Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory us-cert.gov
Affected: AutomationDirect CLICK Programming Software (Part Number C0-PGMSW)
Affected: AutomationDirect C-More Programming Software (Part Number EA9-PGMSW)
Affected: AutomationDirect C-More Micro (Part Number EA-PGMSW)
Affected: AutomationDirect Do-more Designer Software (Part Number DM-PGMSW)
Affected: AutomationDirect GS Drives Configuration Software (Part Number GSOFT)
Affected: AutomationDirect SL-SOFT SOLO Temperature Controller Configuration Software (Part Number SL-SOFT)
Affected: AutomationDirect DirectSOFT Programming Software
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References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101780 vdb entry third party advisory
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-313-01 issue tracking us government resource mitigation third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-14020?
CVE-2017-14020 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-14020?
To fix CVE-2017-14020, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-14020 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-14020 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-14020?
CVE-2017-14020 affects AutomationDirect CLICK Programming Software (Part Number C0-PGMSW), AutomationDirect C-More Programming Software (Part Number EA9-PGMSW), AutomationDirect C-More Micro (Part Number EA-PGMSW), AutomationDirect Do-more Designer Software (Part Number DM-PGMSW), AutomationDirect GS Drives Configuration Software (Part Number GSOFT), AutomationDirect SL-SOFT SOLO Temperature Controller Configuration Software (Part Number SL-SOFT), AutomationDirect DirectSOFT Programming Software.
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