CVE-2017-7977 Command injection in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary commands with root privileges by injecting commands into a local configuration dialog in eLux RP.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-7977?
CVE-2017-7977 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Jul 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Screensavercc component in eLux RP before 5.5.0 allows attackers to bypass intended configuration restrictions and execute arbitrary commands with root privileges by inserting commands in a local configuration dialog in the control panel.
Weakness: CWE-77
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-7977?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Unicon-Software Elux.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7977?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-7977 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2017-7977 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-7977 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v82x-3gvj-rch8.