CVE-2017-7444 Other in n/a
Attackers with directory write access can execute arbitrary code via DLL hijacking in the patch installer of Veritas System Recovery.
- 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-2017-7444?
CVE-2017-7444 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Apr 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
In Veritas System Recovery before 16 SP1, there is a DLL hijacking vulnerability in the patch installer if an attacker has write access to the directory from which the product is executed.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-7444?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Veritas System Recovery.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7444?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-7444 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-7444 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-7444 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-755f-qgr8-28qg.