Vulnerability Description
Norton Remove & Reinstall can be susceptible to a DLL preloading vulnerability. These types of issues occur when an application looks to call a DLL for execution and an attacker provides a malicious DLL to use instead. Depending on how the application is configured, it will generally follow a specific search path to locate the DLL. The vulnerability can be exploited by a simple file write (or potentially an over-write) which results in a foreign DLL running under the context of the application. A Norton Remove & Reinstall update, version 4.4.0.58, has been released which addresses the aforementioned vulnerability.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Norton | Remove \& Reinstall | <= - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100939Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=securiMitigationVDB EntryVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100939Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=securiMitigationVDB EntryVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-13676?
CVE-2017-13676 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). Norton Remove & Reinstall can be susceptible to a DLL preloading vulnerability. These types of issues occur when an application looks to call a DLL for execution and an attacker provides a malicious D...
How severe is CVE-2017-13676?
CVE-2017-13676 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-13676?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Norton Remove \& Reinstall.