Insecure DLL loading in IBM Spectrum Protect Client Management Service and Storage Protect for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for VMware - CVE-2023-35897
Published: December 20, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU84587
CSH Severity: Medium
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:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-35897
CWE-ID: CWE-427
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
IBM Spectrum Protect Client Management Service
Storage Protect for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for VMware
IBM Spectrum Protect Client Management Service
Storage Protect for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for VMware
Software vendor:
IBM Corporation
IBM Corporation
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. 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.