Viscosity DLL untrusted search path
CVE-2017-20123

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Unspecified

Status
Viscosity
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 June 2022

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2017-20123?

A vulnerability was found in Viscosity 1.6.7. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the component DLL Handler. The manipulation leads to untrusted search path. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 1.6.8 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Affected Version(s)

Viscosity 1.6.7

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2017-20123 - Proof of Concept

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Feb/1
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https://github.com/kacperszurek/exploits/tree/master/Visc...
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https://www.sparklabs.com/blog/viscosity-for-mac-windows-...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Kacper Szurek
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CVE-2017-20123 : Viscosity DLL untrusted search path