#VU51820 Insecure DLL loading in Password Manager for Windows


Published: 2021-03-31

Vulnerability identifier: #VU51820

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 7.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-28647

CWE-ID: CWE-427

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Password Manager for Windows
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor:

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 during the installation progress. A remote attacker can place a specially crafted .dll file on a remote SMB fileshare, trick the victim into installing the password manager from the remote share and execute arbitrary code on victim's system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions


External links
http://helpcenter.trendmicro.com/en-us/article/TMKA-10282


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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