CVE-2017-9961

Description

A vulnerability exists in Schneider Electric's Pro-Face GP Pro EX version 4.07.000 that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code. Malicious code installation requires an access to the computer. By placing a specific DLL/OCX file, an attacker is able to force the process to load arbitrary DLL and execute arbitrary code in the context of the process.

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.09%

Vendor Advisory schneider-electric.com

Affected: Schneider Electric SE ProFace GP-Pro EX

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100114	vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.schneider-electric.com/en/download/document/SEVD-2017-195-01/	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-9961?: CVE-2017-9961 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-9961?: To fix CVE-2017-9961, 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-2017-9961 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-9961 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-2017-9961?: CVE-2017-9961 affects Schneider Electric SE ProFace GP-Pro EX.

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