Synaptics SynTP.sys Driver Keylogger Vulnerability

medium Nessus Plugin ID 105300

Synopsis

The remote host contains a kernel driver that is affected by a vulnerability.

Description

The 'SynTP.sys' driver included with Synaptics touch pad software installed on the remote host is affected by a keylogger vulnerability.

Solution

Apply the vendor supplied patch appropriate to your environment.

See Also

https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c05827409

https://www.synaptics.com/company/blog/touchpad-security-brief

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 105300

File Name: synaptics_syntp_sys_keylogger_vuln.nasl

Version: 1.3

Type: local

Agent: windows

Family: Windows

Published: 12/15/2017

Updated: 11/12/2019

Configuration: Enable paranoid mode

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 4.2

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Low

Base Score: 3.6

Temporal Score: 2.7

Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2017-17556

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 5.1

Temporal Score: 4.5

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

Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:U/RL:O/RC:C

Vulnerability Information

Required KB Items: Settings/ParanoidReport, SMB/Registry/Enumerated

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 11/7/2017

Vulnerability Publication Date: 11/7/2017

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2017-17556

IAVA: 2017-A-0369