CVE-2017-2802

UnknownEPSS 1.18%

Last modified

CVE-2017-2802 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An exploitable dll hijacking vulnerability exists in the poaService.exe service component of the Dell Precision Optimizer software version 3.5.5.0. A specifically named malicious dll file located in one of directories pointed to by the PATH environment variable will lead to privilege escalation. EPSS estimates a 1.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An exploitable dll hijacking vulnerability exists in the poaService.exe service component of the Dell Precision Optimizer software version 3.5.5.0. A specifically named malicious dll file located in one of directories pointed to by the PATH environment variable will lead to privilege escalation. An attacker with local access to vulnerable system can exploit this vulnerability.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.18%

63.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
DellPrecision Optimizer3.5.5.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-2802?
An exploitable dll hijacking vulnerability exists in the poaService.exe service component of the Dell Precision Optimizer software version 3.5.5.0. A specifically named malicious dll file located in one of directories pointed to by the PATH environment variable will lead to privilege escalation. An attacker with local access to vulnerable system can exploit this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2017-2802?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-2802 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2802?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST