Insecure DLL loading in KEYENCE CORPORATION VT STUDIO

1) Insecure DLL loading

EUVDB-ID: #VU87974

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-28099

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. A remote 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

VT STUDIO: 8.32

External links

http://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU92825069/index.html

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.