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CVE-2017-7966

Published: Jun 7, 2017Updated: May 13, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVD csafCWE-427
NVD MITRE
8.8CVSSHIGH
EPSS Score
2.4%
Top 17.8%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
No Known Exploits
Remediation
Patch Available

Description

A DLL Hijacking vulnerability in the programming software in Schneider Electric's SoMachine HVAC v2.1.0 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted system. The vulnerability exists due to the improper loading of a DLL.

CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:NAC:LPR:NUI:RS:UC:HI:HA:H
Exploitability
AV:NAttack Vector
Network
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:NPrivileges Required
None
UI:RUser Interaction
Required
Scope
S:UScope
Unchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentiality
High
I:HIntegrity
High
A:HAvailability
High
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Weaknesses

CWE-427

Affected Products

somachineschneider-electricICS / OT / IoT
SoMachine HVAC Programming SoftwareSchneider Electric SE
Embedded
ICS / OT / IoT / plc-scada-hmi
schneider-electriccommercialFRICS / OT / IoTaka schneider electric se
schneider electric secommercialFRICS / OT / IoTaka u.motion, pelco sarix professional, modicon m340, premium quantum plcs, bmxnor0200

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Exploitability

Official Patch Available

MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique
Persistence
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References

http://www.schneider-electric.com/en/download/document/SEVD-2017-125-02/
schneider-electric.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98446
securityfocus.com
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cisagov/CSAF/develop/csaf_files/OT/white/2017/icsa-17-136-02.json
raw.githubusercontent.com
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Timeline

Published
Jun 7, 2017
Last Updated
May 13, 2026

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