CVE-2017-8360

Public Exploit

Description

Conexant Systems mictray64 task, as used on HP Elite, EliteBook, ProBook, and ZBook systems, leaks sensitive data (keystrokes) to any process. In mictray64.exe (mic tray icon) 1.0.0.46, a LowLevelKeyboardProc Windows hook is used to capture keystrokes. This data is leaked via unintended channels: debug messages accessible to any process that is running in the current user session, and filesystem access to C:\Users\Public\MicTray.log by any process.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.22%
Third-Party Advisory modzero.ch Third-Party Advisory modzero.ch
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.modzero.ch/modlog/archives/2017/05/11/en_keylogger_in_hewlett-packard_audio_driver/index.html exploit third party advisory technical description
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038527 vdb entry
https://www.modzero.ch/advisories/MZ-17-01-Conexant-Keylogger.txt mitigation exploit third party advisory technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8360?
CVE-2017-8360 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-8360?
To fix CVE-2017-8360, 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-2017-8360 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-8360 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.
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