CVE-2017-9646 Other in n/a
An attacker can execute arbitrary code on the target system by placing a malicious DLL in the application's search path.
- 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-2017-9646?
CVE-2017-9646 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Aug 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
An Uncontrolled Search Path Element issue was discovered in Solar Controls Heating Control Downloader (HCDownloader) Version 1.0.1.15 and prior. An uncontrolled search path element has been identified, which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a target system using a malicious DLL file.
Weakness: CWE-427
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-9646?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Solarcontrols Heating Control Downloader.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9646?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-9646 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-9646 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-9646 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9284-wmfv-pjq2.