CVE-2017-5996

Name: CVE-2017-5996
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-10-26T18:29:00.267+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-5996 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The agent in Bomgar Remote Support 15.2.x before 15.2.3, 16.1.x before 16.1.5, and 16.2.x before 16.2.4 allows DLL hijacking because of weak %SYSTEMDRIVE%\ProgramData permissions.. EPSS estimates a 1.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The agent in Bomgar Remote Support 15.2.x before 15.2.3, 16.1.x before 16.1.5, and 16.2.x before 16.2.4 allows DLL hijacking because of weak %SYSTEMDRIVE%\ProgramData permissions.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.30%

66.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-426

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Beyondtrust	Remote Support	15.2.1
Beyondtrust	Remote Support	15.2.2
Beyondtrust	Remote Support	16.1.1
Beyondtrust	Remote Support	16.1.2
Beyondtrust	Remote Support	16.1.3
Beyondtrust	Remote Support	16.1.4
Beyondtrust	Remote Support	16.2.1
Beyondtrust	Remote Support	16.2.2

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039679Issue Tracking, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.vsecurity.com/download/advisories/20171026-1.txtIssue Tracking, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039679Issue Tracking, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.vsecurity.com/download/advisories/20171026-1.txtIssue Tracking, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 26, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-5996?

The agent in Bomgar Remote Support 15.2.x before 15.2.3, 16.1.x before 16.1.5, and 16.2.x before 16.2.4 allows DLL hijacking because of weak %SYSTEMDRIVE%\ProgramData permissions.

How severe is CVE-2017-5996?

CVE-2017-5996 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5996?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-5996?

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Source: NVD / NIST