Insecure DLL loading in Trend Micro Password Manager

1) Insecure DLL loading

EUVDB-ID: #VU51820

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 7.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-28647

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

Exploit availability: No

Description

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.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Password Manager for Windows: before 5.0.0.1217

External links

http://helpcenter.trendmicro.com/en-us/article/TMKA-10282

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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