CVE-2017-7966 Other in SoMachine HVAC Programming Software

High 8.8 Published Updated

A DLL hijacking flaw in Schneider Electric SoMachine HVAC allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2017-7966?

CVE-2017-7966 is a high-severity vulnerability in Schneider Electric SE SoMachine HVAC Programming Software, published on 7 Jun 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A DLL Hijacking vulnerability in the programming software in Schneider Electric's SoMachine HVAC v2.1.0 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted system. The vulnerability exists due to the improper loading of a DLL.

Weakness: CWE-427

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-7966?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Schneider-Electric Somachine.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7966?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-7966 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-7966 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-7966 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7hr2-2p6f-7h25.

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