CVE-2017-2802

Description

An exploitable dll hijacking vulnerability exists in the poaService.exe service component of the Dell Precision Optimizer software version 3.5.5.0. A specifically named malicious dll file located in one of directories pointed to by the PATH environment variable will lead to privilege escalation. An attacker with local access to vulnerable system can exploit this vulnerability.

Weakness classification

• CWE-426: Untrusted Search Path

Primary references

• talos-cna@cisco.com — Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• talos-cna@cisco.com — Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
• af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory