#VU23536 Insecure DLL loading in Adobe Dreamweaver


Published: 2019-12-11

Vulnerability identifier: #VU23536

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-7956

CWE-ID: CWE-427

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Adobe Dreamweaver
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor: Adobe

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the target system.

The vulnerability exists within the direct download installer due to the application loads DLL libraries in an insecure manner. A remote attacker 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 gain elevated privileges on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Dreamweaver: 18.0 - 19.0


External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/dreamweaver/apsb19-40.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


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