Vulnerability Description
Swisscom TVMediaHelper 1.1.0.50 contains a vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted system. This vulnerability exists due to the way .dll files are loaded. It allows an attacker to load a .dll of the attacker's choosing that could execute arbitrary code without the user's knowledge. The specific flaw exists within the handling of several DLLs (dwmapi.dll, PROPSYS.dll, cscapi.dll, SAMLIB.dll, netbios.dll, winhttp.dll, security.dll, ntmarta.dll, WindowsCodecs.dll, apphelp.dll) loaded by the SwisscomTVMediaHelper.exe process.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Swisscom | Tvmediahelper | 1.1.0.50 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.swisscom.ch/content/dam/swisscom/de/about/nachhaltigkeit/digitale-scVendor Advisory
- https://www.swisscom.ch/content/dam/swisscom/de/about/nachhaltigkeit/digitale-scVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-6766?
CVE-2018-6766 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Swisscom TVMediaHelper 1.1.0.50 contains a vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted system. This vulnerability exists due to the way...
How severe is CVE-2018-6766?
CVE-2018-6766 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-6766?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Swisscom Tvmediahelper.