CVE-2017-5232 Other in Nexpose
Attackers can execute arbitrary code via DLL preloading when users run the Nexpose installer from a directory containing a malicious DLL.
- 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-2017-5232?
CVE-2017-5232 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rapid7 Nexpose, published on 2 Mar 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
All editions of Rapid7 Nexpose installers prior to version 6.4.24 contain a DLL preloading vulnerability, wherein it is possible for the installer to load a malicious DLL located in the current working directory of the installer.
Weakness: CWE-426
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-5232?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Rapid7 Nexpose.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5232?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-5232 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-5232 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-5232 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Rapid7 Nexpose
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8xq8-3qpc-vjcv.