CVE-2017-9961

7.8 HIGH

Published: September 26, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

Description

A vulnerability exists in Schneider Electric's Pro-Face GP Pro EX version 4.07.000 that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code. Malicious code installation requires an access to the computer. By placing a specific DLL/OCX file, an attacker is able to force the process to load arbitrary DLL and execute arbitrary code in the context of the process.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

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

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.schneider-electric.com/en/download/document/SEVD-2017-195-01/

Source: cybersecurity@se.com

Vendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100114

Source: cybersecurity@se.com

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://www.schneider-electric.com/en/download/document/SEVD-2017-195-01/

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Vendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100114

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

7.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.4%

30th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

schneider-electric