SB2025040959 - Insecure DLL loading in Microsoft Visual Studio Tools for Applications and SQL Server Management Studio
Published: April 9, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2025040959
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Insecure DLL loading (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-29803)
CWE-ID: CWE-427 - Uncontrolled Search Path Element
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/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 within Visual Studio Tools for Applications and SQL Server Management Studio. A remote user can place a specially crafted .dll file and gain elevated privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.