CVE-2017-2268 Privilege escalation in Encrypted files in self-decryption format created by FileCapsule Deluxe Portable

High 7.8 Published Updated

Attackers can gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL due to an untrusted search path in FileCapsule Deluxe Portable self-decryption files.

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-2017-2268?

CVE-2017-2268 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tomoki Fuke Encrypted files in self-decryption format created by FileCapsule Deluxe Portable, published on 14 Jul 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 Encrypted files in self-decryption format created by FileCapsule Deluxe Portable Ver.1.0.5.1 and earlier allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.

Weakness: CWE-426

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-2268?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Resume-Next Filecapsule Deluxe Portable.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2268?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-2268 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-2268 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-2268 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wmqv-fc8w-348w.

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