Insecure DLL loading in IBM Java SDK - CVE-2019-4473
Published: June 15, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU77343
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-4473
CWE-ID: CWE-427
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
IBM Java SDK
IBM Java SDK
Software vendor:
IBM Corporation
IBM Corporation
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to the usage of insecure absolute RPATHs. A local user can place a specially crafted .dll file on a remote SMB fileshare, trick the victim into opening a file, associated with the vulnerable application, and execute arbitrary code on victim's system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.