CVE-2017-2802

Public Exploit

Description

An exploitable dll hijacking vulnerability exists in the poaService.exe service component of the Dell Precision Optimizer software version 3.5.5.0. A specifically named malicious dll file located in one of directories pointed to by the PATH environment variable will lead to privilege escalation. An attacker with local access to vulnerable system can exploit this vulnerability.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.22%
Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory talosintelligence.com
Affected: dell Dell
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2016-0247 exploit third party advisory technical description
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99360 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2802?
CVE-2017-2802 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-2802?
To fix CVE-2017-2802, 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-2017-2802 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-2802 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2017-2802?
CVE-2017-2802 affects dell Dell.
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