SB2017082104 - Remote code execution in Symantec VIP Access for Desktop
Published: August 23, 2017 Updated: August 23, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017082104
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Physical access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Insecure DLL loading (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-6329)
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.The weakness exists due to untrusted search path element. A local attacker can load a specially crafted .dll file, gain root access and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.