CVE-2017-7966

Description

A DLL Hijacking vulnerability in the programming software in Schneider Electric's SoMachine HVAC v2.1.0 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted system. The vulnerability exists due to the improper loading of a DLL.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.97% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory schneider-electric.com
Affected: Schneider Electric SE SoMachine HVAC Programming Software
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.schneider-electric.com/en/download/document/SEVD-2017-125-02/ vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98446 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-7966?
CVE-2017-7966 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-7966?
To fix CVE-2017-7966, 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-2017-7966 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-7966 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-7966?
CVE-2017-7966 affects Schneider Electric SE SoMachine HVAC Programming Software.
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