Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-11742
The writeRandomBytes_RtlGenRandom function in xmlparse.c in libexpat in Expat 2.2.1 and 2.2.2 on Windows allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse ADVAPI32.DLL in the current working directory because of an untrusted search path, aka DLL hijacking.
Vulnerability category: File inclusion
Products affected by CVE-2017-11742
- cpe:2.3:a:libexpat_project:libexpat:2.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:libexpat_project:libexpat:2.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-11742
0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 6 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-11742
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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4.6
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MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
3.9
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6.4
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NIST | |
7.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-11742
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The product searches for critical resources using an externally-supplied search path that can point to resources that are not under the product's direct control.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-11742
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100147
Libexpat Expat CVE-2017-11742 DLL Loading Remote Code Execution VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://github.com/libexpat/libexpat/issues/82
[2.2.{1,2}] Windows LoadLibrary DLL hijacking vulnerability (CVE-2017-11742) · Issue #82 · libexpat/libexpat · GitHubIssue Tracking;Patch;Third Party Advisory
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