#VU8328 Unquoted search path in myPRO - CVE-2017-12730

Vulnerability identifier: #VU8328

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 7.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-12730

CWE-ID: CWE-428

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
myPRO
Server applications / SCADA systems

Vendor: mySCADA

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

The weakness exists due to untrusted search path when handling malicious file. A local attacker can supply a specially crafted file to gain root privileges and possibly execute arbitrary code.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

myPRO: 7.0 - 7.0.26

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External links
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-255-01

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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.