CVE-2017-5996
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.30%
Last modified
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/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
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
- Last Modified
- 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.
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