CVE-2018-7840 Other in VideoXpert OpsCenter versions prior to 3.1
An attacker can exploit an uncontrolled search path to load a malicious DLL, potentially executing arbitrary code on VideoXpert OpsCenter systems.
- 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-2018-7840?
CVE-2018-7840 is a high-severity vulnerability in VideoXpert OpsCenter versions prior to 3.1, published on 22 May 2019. 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
A Uncontrolled Search Path Element (CWE-427) vulnerability exists in VideoXpert OpsCenter versions prior to 3.1 which could allow an attacker to cause the system to call an incorrect DLL.
Weakness: CWE-427
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-7840?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Pelco Videoxpert Opscenter.
How do I fix CVE-2018-7840?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-7840 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2018-7840 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-7840 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f6jf-8jc8-q659.