Vulnerability Description
A DLL Hijack issue was discovered in Rockwell Automation Connected Components Workbench (CCW). The following versions are affected: Connected Components Workbench - Developer Edition, v9.01.00 and earlier: 9328-CCWDEVENE, 9328-CCWDEVZHE, 9328-CCWDEVFRE, 9328-CCWDEVITE, 9328-CCWDEVDEE, 9328-CCWDEVESE, and 9328-CCWDEVPTE; and Connected Components Workbench - Free Standard Edition (All Supported Languages), v9.01.00 and earlier. Certain DLLs included with versions of CCW software can be potentially hijacked to allow an attacker to gain rights to a victim's affected personal computer. Such access rights can be at the same or potentially higher level of privileges as the compromised user account, including and up to computer administrator privileges.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Rockwellautomation | Connected Components Workbench | <= 9.01.00 |
| Rockwellautomation | 9328-Ccwdevdee | - |
| Rockwellautomation | 9328-Ccwdevene | - |
| Rockwellautomation | 9328-Ccwdevese | - |
| Rockwellautomation | 9328-Ccwdevfre | - |
| Rockwellautomation | 9328-Ccwdevite | - |
| Rockwellautomation | 9328-Ccwdevpte | - |
| Rockwellautomation | 9328-Ccwdevzhe | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97000Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-047-01PatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97000Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-047-01PatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-5176?
CVE-2017-5176 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). A DLL Hijack issue was discovered in Rockwell Automation Connected Components Workbench (CCW). The following versions are affected: Connected Components Workbench - Developer Edition, v9.01.00 and ear...
How severe is CVE-2017-5176?
CVE-2017-5176 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-2017-5176?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Rockwellautomation Connected Components Workbench, Rockwellautomation 9328-Ccwdevdee, Rockwellautomation 9328-Ccwdevene, Rockwellautomation 9328-Ccwdevese, Rockwellautomation 9328-Ccwdevfre.