DLL Preloading Vulnerability in Rapid7 Nexpose Installers
CVE-2017-5232

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Rapid7

Status
Nexpose
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 March 2017

What is CVE-2017-5232?

A vulnerability exists in all editions of Rapid7 Nexpose installers prior to version 6.4.24, allowing them to load a malicious DLL from the current working directory. This can potentially expose systems to unauthorized code execution and other malicious activities if the environment is compromised.

Affected Version(s)

Nexpose All versions prior to version 6.4.24

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96956
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https://community.rapid7.com/community/infosec/blog/2017/...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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