CVE-2017-10824 Privilege escalation in TDB CA TypeA use software
An attacker can gain privileges by placing a malicious DLL in a directory searched by the TDB CA TypeA software.
- 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-2017-10824?
CVE-2017-10824 is a high-severity vulnerability in Teikoku Databank, Ltd. TDB CA TypeA use software, published on 18 Aug 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
Untrusted search path vulnerability in TDB CA TypeA use software Version 5.2 and earlier, distributed until 10 August 2017 allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.
Weakness: CWE-426
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-10824?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Teikoku Databank Type A.
How do I fix CVE-2017-10824?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-10824 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-10824 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-10824 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ghqg-r775-f425.