#VU59152 Insecure DLL loading in DeltaV Distributed Control System Controllers and Workstations - CVE-2021-44463

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#VU59152 Insecure DLL loading in DeltaV Distributed Control System Controllers and Workstations - CVE-2021-44463

Published: January 4, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU59152
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:L/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-44463
CWE-ID: CWE-427
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
DeltaV Distributed Control System Controllers and Workstations
Software vendor:
Emerson

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 and gain elevated privileges when some DeltaV services are started.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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