CVE-2016-6167 Other in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code via DLL hijacking by placing malicious DLLs in the current working directory.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-6167?
CVE-2016-6167 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Jan 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in Putty beta 0.67 allow local users to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse (1) UxTheme.dll or (2) ntmarta.dll file in the current working directory.
Weakness: CWE-426
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-6167?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Putty Putty.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6167?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-6167 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-6167 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-6167 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7x75-r7f7-mqrx.