Learn about CVE-2017-11157 affecting Synology Cloud Station Backup before 4.2.5-4396 on Windows. Find out how to prevent arbitrary code execution and DLL hijacking attacks.
Synology Cloud Station Backup before version 4.2.5-4396 on Windows is vulnerable to multiple untrusted search path issues that can lead to arbitrary code execution and DLL hijacking attacks.
Understanding CVE-2017-11157
What is CVE-2017-11157?
The installer in Synology Cloud Station Backup on Windows is susceptible to local attackers introducing malicious files, enabling them to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks.
The Impact of CVE-2017-11157
The vulnerabilities in CVE-2017-11157 can allow local attackers to compromise the system by executing arbitrary code and carrying out DLL hijacking attacks.
Technical Details of CVE-2017-11157
Vulnerability Description
The installer in Synology Cloud Station Backup before version 4.2.5-4396 on Windows is affected by untrusted search path vulnerabilities, enabling local attackers to introduce malicious files for arbitrary code execution and DLL hijacking attacks.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
Local attackers can exploit CVE-2017-11157 by introducing Trojan horse files like shfolder.dll, ntmarta.dll, secur32.dll, or dwmapi.dll into the current working directory.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates