Vulnerability identifier: #VU7323

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-2802

CWE-ID: CWE-427

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Dell Precision Optimizer
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Dell

Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.

The weakness exists in the poaService.exe service component due to dll hijacking. A local attacker can place a specially crafted “atiadlxx.dll” file in one of directories pointed to by the PATH environment variable and execute arbitrary code on the target system with system privileges.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Mitigation
Update Dell Precision Optimizer to version 4.0 or later.

Vulnerable software versions

Dell Precision Optimizer: 3.5.5.0

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External links
http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0247

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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