Insecure DLL loading in Cisco Packet Tracer for Windows - CVE-2021-1593

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Insecure DLL loading in Cisco Packet Tracer for Windows - CVE-2021-1593

Published: August 5, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU55605
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-1593
CWE-ID: CWE-427
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Cisco Packet Tracer 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. A local user can place a specially crafted .dll file and execute arbitrary code on victim's system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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