Remote code execution in Kaspersky Password Manager



Published: 2018-05-22
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2018-6306
CWE-ID CWE-427
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Kaspersky Password Manager
Server applications / Server solutions for antivurus protection

Vendor Kaspersky Lab

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Insecure DLL loading

EUVDB-ID: #VU12847

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-6306

CWE-ID: CWE-427 - Uncontrolled Search Path Element

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The weakness exists due to insecure .dll loading mechanism when opening files. A remote attacker can place a file along with specially crafted .dll file on a remote SBM or WebDAV share, trick the victim into opening it and execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current victim.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Mitigation

Update to version 9.0.0.728.

Vulnerable software versions

Kaspersky Password Manager: 8.0.2.282 - 8.0.5.485

External links

http://support.kaspersky.com/vulnerability.aspx?el=12430#120418


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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