CVE-2018-0517 Privilege escalation in Anshin net security for Windows

High 7.8 Published Updated

Attackers can gain privileges by placing a malicious DLL in a directory searched by the application, affecting Anshin net security for Windows.

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-2018-0517?

CVE-2018-0517 is a high-severity vulnerability in KDDI CORPORATION Anshin net security for Windows, published on 8 Feb 2018. 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

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Anshin net security for Windows Version 16.0.1.44 and earlier allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.

Weakness: CWE-426

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-0517?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Kddi Anshin Net Security.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0517?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-0517 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-0517 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-0517 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p7gw-jv3w-qg36.

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