What is CVE-2017-7966?

CVE-2017-7966 is a high-severity vulnerability in Schneider-electric Somachine, classified under Uncontrolled Search Path Element. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2017-06-07.

How severe is CVE-2017-7966?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Schneider-electric Somachine

CVE-2017-7966

A DLL Hijacking vulnerability in the programming software in Schneider Electric's SoMachine HVAC v2.1.0 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted system. The vulnerability exists due to the improper loading of a DL…

EPSS: 0.010 (76.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Schneider-electric Somachine — versions 2.1.0
Schneider Electric Se Somachine Hvac Programming Software — versions v2.1.0 for Modicon M171/M172 Controllers

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-427 — Uncontrolled Search Path Element

References

cybersecurity@se.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
cybersecurity@se.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-7966?: CVE-2017-7966 is a high-severity vulnerability in Schneider-electric Somachine, classified under Uncontrolled Search Path Element. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2017-06-07.
How severe is CVE-2017-7966?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.