High severity7.0NVD Advisory· Published Feb 6, 2018· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2018-5457
CVE-2018-5457
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.
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Affected products
1- Range: <=2.0.2.2
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
2- www.securityfocus.com/bid/102983nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-18-037-01nvdThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
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