Insecure DLL loading in Western Digital SanDisk Security Installer for Windows

1) Insecure DLL loading

EUVDB-ID: #VU83445

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-2023-22818

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

Exploit availability: No

Description

The 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.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SanDisk Security Installer for Windows: before 1.0.0.25

External links

http://www.westerndigital.com/support/product-security/wdc-23013-sandisk-security-installer-for-windows-1-0-0-25
http://vuldb.com/?id.245601

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.