#VU49586 Insecure DLL loading in Cisco Proximity Desktop for Windows - CVE-2021-1240

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#VU49586 Insecure DLL loading in Cisco Proximity Desktop for Windows - CVE-2021-1240

Published: January 13, 2021 / Updated: January 18, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU49586
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-1240
CWE-ID: CWE-427
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Cisco Proximity Desktop for Windows
Software vendor:
Cisco Systems, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect handling of directory paths at run time in the loading process of specific DLLs. A local user can place a malicious DLL file in a specific location on the targeted system and execute arbitrary code with the privileges of another user’s account.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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