CVE-2017-5161

Description

An issue was discovered in Sielco Sistemi Winlog Lite SCADA Software, versions prior to Version 3.02.01, and Winlog Pro SCADA Software, versions prior to Version 3.02.01. An uncontrolled search path element (DLL Hijacking) vulnerability has been identified. Exploitation of this vulnerability could give an attacker access to the system with the same level of privilege as the application that utilizes the malicious DLL.

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96119	vdb entry third party advisory
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-038-01	us government resource third party advisory mitigation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-5161?: CVE-2017-5161 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-5161?: To fix CVE-2017-5161, 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-2017-5161 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-5161 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-2017-5161?: CVE-2017-5161 affects n/a Sielco Sistemi Winlog SCADA Software prior to Version 3.02.01.

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Description

Category

CWE-427 – Uncontrolled Search Path Element

References

Frequently Asked Questions