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CVE-2014-9600

7.2 · HIGH

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Macroplant iExplorer 3.6.3.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse itunesmobiledevice.dll.

Published Jan 16, 2015macroplantEPSS 0.68%

Overview

CVE-2014-9600 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting macroplant iexplorer. It was published on January 16, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Macroplant iExplorer 3.6.3.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse itunesmobiledevice.dll.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from macroplant. Update iexplorer to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/129764/iExplorer-3.6.3.0-DLL-Hijacking.htmlRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99833Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/129764/iExplorer-3.6.3.0-DLL-Hijacking.htmlRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99833

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9600?

CVE-2014-9600 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting macroplant iexplorer. It was published on January 16, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-9600?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-9600?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from macroplant. Update iexplorer to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2014-9600?

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