CVE-2017-14972 Auth bypass in n/a
Attackers can bypass authentication to access uploaded files on InFocus Mondopad devices by using Task Manager after triggering Control-Alt-Delete.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-14972?
CVE-2017-14972 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Oct 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
InFocus Mondopad 2.2.08 is vulnerable to authentication bypass when accessing uploaded files by entering Control-Alt-Delete, and then using Task Manager to reach a file.
Weakness: CWE-287
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-14972?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Infocus Mondopad.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14972?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-14972 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-2017-14972 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-14972 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gjrq-xhq7-vc79.