Insecure DLL loading in Cisco Advanced Malware Protection for Endpoints and Immunet for Windows
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2021-1280 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-427 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Cisco AMP for Endpoints Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls Cisco Immunet Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls |
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Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Insecure DLL loading
EUVDB-ID: #VU50066
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-1280
CWE-ID:
CWE-427 - Uncontrolled Search Path Element
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect handling of directory search paths at run time. A local user can place a specially crafted .dll file and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsCisco AMP for Endpoints: before 7.3.3
Cisco Immunet: before 7.3.12
External linkshttp://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-amp-imm-dll-5PAZ3hRV
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
