#VU64474 Insecure DLL loading in AutomationDirect products - CVE-2022-2006

Vulnerability identifier: #VU64474

Vulnerability risk: High

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2006

CWE-ID: CWE-427

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
C-more EA9-T6CL
C-more EA9-T6CL-R
C-more EA9-T7CL
C-more EA9-T7CL-R
C-more EA9-T8CL
C-more EA9-T10CL
C-more EA9-T10WCL
C-more EA9-T12CL
C-more EA9-T15CL
C-more EA9-T15CL-R
C-more EA9-RHMI
C-more EA9-PGMSW

Software vendor:
AutomationDirect

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to the application loads DLL libraries in an insecure manner within the install directory. 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.

Install updates from vendor's website.

• https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-22-167-01