Insecure DLL loading in Support Assistant and Fusion - CVE-2022-38395
Published: September 7, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU67069
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:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-38395
CWE-ID: CWE-427
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Support Assistant
Fusion
Support Assistant
Fusion
Software vendor:
HP Development Company
HP Development Company
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to the application loads DLL libraries in an insecure manner when Fusion launches the HP Performance Tune-up. A local user can place a specially crafted .dll file and gain elevated privileges on the target system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.