CVE-2018-5457

Published: Feb 6, 2018Modified: Jun 17, 2026

7.0

Vector

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

Exploitability: 1.0 / Impact: 5.9

Source: NVD

Description

A uncontrolled search path element issue was discovered in Vyaire Medical CareFusion Upgrade Utility used with Windows XP systems, Versions 2.0.2.2 and prior versions. A successful exploit of this vulnerability requires the local user to install a crafted DLL on the target machine. The application loads the DLL and gives the attacker access at the same privilege level as the application.

Affected (1)

Products: Vyaire: Carefusion Upgrade Utility

1 product

Carefusion Upgrade Utility

Configuration A

1 vulnerable · 1 platform

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Vyaire Carefusion Upgrade Utility	Up to 2.0.2.2

Running on/with	Platform Versions
Microsoft Windows Xp	All versions

Related CWEs

Uncontrolled Search Path Element

The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.

References (4)

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102983

Source: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-18-037-01

Source: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102983

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

Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-18-037-01

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

Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource

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