CVE-2017-2286 Other in NFC Net Installer
Attackers can execute arbitrary code and gain privileges by placing a malicious DLL in a directory searched by the NFC 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-2017-2286?
CVE-2017-2286 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sony Corporation NFC Net Installer, published on 2 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 NFC Port Software Version 5.5.0.6 and earlier (for RC-S310, RC-S320, RC-S330, RC-S370, RC-S380, RC-S380/S), NFC Port Software Version 5.3.6.7 and earlier (for RC-S320, RC-S310/J1C, RC-S310/ED4C), PC/SC Activator for Type B Ver.1.2.1.0 and earlier, SFCard Viewer 2 Ver.2.5.0.0 and earlier, NFC Net Installer Ver.1.1.0.0 and earlier allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.
Weakness: CWE-427
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-2286?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Sony Nfc Net Installer, Sony Nfc Port Firmware, Sony Pc\/Sc Activator for Type B, Sony Sfcard Viewer 2.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2286?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-2286 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-2286 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-2286 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-592g-2wx9-5j84.