Input validation error in InstallShield - CVE-2016-2542
Published: February 24, 2016 / Updated: October 14, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU40450
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 8.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-2542
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Flexera InstallShield through 2015 SP1 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory of a setup-launcher executable file. CWE-426: Untrusted Search Path - http://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/426.html
Affected software
InstallShield
AVEVA Edge
Content Manager Enterprise Edition
AVEVA Edge
Content Manager Enterprise Edition
How to mitigate CVE-2016-2542
Install update from vendor's website.
AVEVA Edge - update to 2020 R2 SP2
Content Manager Enterprise Edition - update to 8.4.3.5
Content Manager Enterprise Edition - update to 8.4.3.5
External References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/84213
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035097
- https://flexeracommunity.force.com/customer/articles/INFO/Best-Practices-to-Avoid-Windows-Setup-Launcher-Executable-Issues
- https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2019-08
- https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-287-03