SB2021033110 - Insecure DLL loading in Trend Micro Password Manager



SB2021033110 - Insecure DLL loading in Trend Micro Password Manager

Published: March 31, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2021033110
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Insecure DLL loading (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-28647)

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

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to the application loads DLL libraries in an insecure manner during the installation progress. A remote attacker can place a specially crafted .dll file on a remote SMB fileshare, trick the victim into installing the password manager from the remote share and execute arbitrary code on victim's system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.