CVE-2017-1711 Other in Client Application Access

High 7.8 Published 13 Feb 2018 Updated 17 Sep 2024

Attackers can execute malicious code by placing a spoofed DLL in the temp directory, affecting IBM iNotes users.

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-2017-1711?

CVE-2017-1711 is a high-severity vulnerability in IBM Client Application Access, published on 13 Feb 2018. 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

IBM iNotes 8.5 and 9.0 SUService can be misguided into running malicious code from a DLL masquerading as a windows DLL in the temp directory. IBM X-Force ID: 134532.

Weakness: CWE-426

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-1711?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Ibm Client Application Access, Ibm Notes.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1711?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-1711 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-1711 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-1711 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8pc4-5c4p-m4rm.