CVE-2020-6785 Uncontrolled Search Path Element in Bosch BVMS and BVMS Viewer

High 7.8 Published Updated

An attacker can execute arbitrary code on a victim's system by exploiting an uncontrolled search path element in Bosch BVMS software.

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-2020-6785?

CVE-2020-6785 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bosch BVMS, published on 25 Mar 2021. 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

Loading a DLL through an Uncontrolled Search Path Element in Bosch BVMS and BVMS Viewer in versions 10.1.0, 10.0.1, 10.0.0 and 9.0.0 and older potentially allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a victim's system. This affects both the installer as well as the installed application. This also affects Bosch DIVAR IP 7000 R2, Bosch DIVAR IP all-in-one 5000 and Bosch DIVAR IP all-in-one 7000 with installers and installed BVMS versions prior to BVMS 10.1.1.

Weakness: CWE-427

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-6785?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Bosch Video Management System, Bosch Video Management System Viewer.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6785?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-6785 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-6785 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-6785 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vp6p-847f-22m3.

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