#VU23836 Insecure DLL loading in HouseCall - CVE-2019-19689


Vulnerability identifier: #VU23836

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-19689

CWE-ID: CWE-427

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
HouseCall
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Trend Micro

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists 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 execute arbitrary code on victim's system.

Mitigation
Update to version 5.3.0.1063.

Vulnerable software versions

HouseCall: before 5.3.1063


External links
https://esupport.trendmicro.com/en-us/home/pages/technical-support/1124034.aspx


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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