Remote code execution in SpiderControl SCADA MicroBrowser

1) Insecure DLL loading

EUVDB-ID: #VU8902

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-14010

CWE-ID: CWE-427 - Uncontrolled Search Path Element

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to insecure .dll loading mechanism when opening files. A remote attacker can place a file along with specially crafted .dll file on a remote SBM or WebDAV share, trick the victim into opening it and execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current victim.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Update to version 1.6.30.148.

Vulnerable software versions

SpiderControl MicroBrowser: 1.6.30.144

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:ininet_solutions_gmbh:spidercontrol_microbrowser:1.6.30.144:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-292-01

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.