CVE-2017-12414 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

Format Factory 4.1.0 has a DLL Hijacking Vulnerability because an untrusted search path is used for msimg32.dll, WindowsCodecs.dll, and dwmapi.dll.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pcfreetime	Format Factory	4.1.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-426

References

http://www.kth.ninja/2017/08/format-factory-dll-hijacking.htmlExploitMitigationThird Party Advisory
http://www.kth.ninja/2017/08/format-factory-dll-hijacking.htmlExploitMitigationThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-12414?

CVE-2017-12414 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Format Factory 4.1.0 has a DLL Hijacking Vulnerability because an untrusted search path is used for msimg32.dll, WindowsCodecs.dll, and dwmapi.dll.

How severe is CVE-2017-12414?

CVE-2017-12414 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-12414?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pcfreetime Format Factory.