Unquoted Service Path Vulnerability in Sierra Wireless Windows Mobile Broadband Driver Package
CVE-2017-9247

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Sierrawireless

Status
Sierra Wireless Em7455 Software
Sierra Wireless Location Sensor Driver
Sierra Wireless Em7345 Software
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 August 2017

What is CVE-2017-9247?

The unquoted service path vulnerability present in the Sierra Wireless Windows Mobile Broadband Driver Package allows local users to exploit improperly configured service paths. When these paths are not enclosed in quotes, users could potentially escalate their privileges by launching unauthorized processes. This flaw affects versions with build ID less than 4657, putting systems at risk for unauthorized access and control.

References

https://source.sierrawireless.com/resources/airprime/soft...
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http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-12739
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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:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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