Vulnerability Description
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Snort 2.9.7.0-WIN32 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse tcapi.dll that is located in the same folder on a remote file share as a pcap file that is being processed.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Snort | Snort | 2.9.7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/SNORT-DLL-HIJACK.txtExploitThird Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138915/Snort-2.9.7.0-WIN32-DLL-Hijacking.htExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/539579/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93269ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036936ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/SNORT-DLL-HIJACK.txtExploitThird Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138915/Snort-2.9.7.0-WIN32-DLL-Hijacking.htExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/539579/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93269ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036936ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-1417?
CVE-2016-1417 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Untrusted search path vulnerability in Snort 2.9.7.0-WIN32 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse tcapi.dll that is located in the same ...
How severe is CVE-2016-1417?
CVE-2016-1417 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-1417?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Snort Snort.