Insecure DLL loading in Fujitsu ScanSnap Manager and Software Download Installer
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2021-20722 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-427 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
ScanSnap Manager Other software / Other software solutions Software Download Installer Other software / Other software solutions |
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Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Insecure DLL loading
EUVDB-ID: #VU53410
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-20722
CWE-ID:
CWE-427 - Uncontrolled Search Path Element
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to the application loads DLL libraries in an insecure manner. A local attacker can place a specially crafted .dll file and execute arbitrary code on victim's system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsScanSnap Manager: before 7.0L20
Software Download Installer: before WinSSInst2JP.exe
External linkshttp://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN65733194/index.html
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.
