CVE-2018-7799

Description

A DLL hijacking vulnerability exists in Schneider Electric Software Update (SESU), all versions prior to V2.2.0, which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted system when placing a specific DLL file.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.16%
Vendor Advisory schneider-electric.com
Affected: Schneider Electric SE Schneider Electric Software Update (SESU), all versions prior to V2.2.0
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Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105951 vdb entry third party advisory
https://www.schneider-electric.com/en/download/document/SEVD-2018-298-01/ vendor advisory
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-305-02 third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-7799?
CVE-2018-7799 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-7799?
To fix CVE-2018-7799, 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-2018-7799 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-7799 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-2018-7799?
CVE-2018-7799 affects Schneider Electric SE Schneider Electric Software Update (SESU), all versions prior to V2.2.0.
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