CVE-2017-5235 Other in Metasploit Pro
Attackers can execute arbitrary code via DLL preloading when users run the Metasploit Pro 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-2017-5235?
CVE-2017-5235 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rapid7 Metasploit Pro, 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
Rapid7 Metasploit Pro installers prior to version 4.13.0-2017022101 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-2017-5235?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Rapid7 Metasploit.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5235?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-5235 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-5235 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-5235 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-pm3h-9f72-3xp7.