CVE-2017-11742
Description
The writeRandomBytes_RtlGenRandom function in xmlparse.c in libexpat in Expat 2.2.1 and 2.2.2 on Windows allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse ADVAPI32.DLL in the current working directory because of an untrusted search path, aka DLL hijacking.
Risk Information
Base Score
7.8
MODERATE
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS Score
Exploitation Probability
0.019
Associated Vulnerability
| Vulnerability | OS Platform |
|---|---|
| Vulnerabilities CVE-2017-11742 are affected in Expat XML Parser 2.2.1 | Windows |
| Vulnerabilities CVE-2017-11742 are affected in Expat XML Parser 2.2.2 | Windows |
Patch Details
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| Patch ID | Patch Description |
|---|---|
| PATCH-351818 | Expat XML Parser (2.7.3) |
| PATCH-351818 | Expat XML Parser (2.7.3) |
References
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-1234
https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2023-1234