#VU66793 Insecure DLL loading in Device Software Manager - CVE-2022-36403

Vulnerability identifier: #VU66793

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [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-2022-36403

CWE-ID: CWE-427

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Device Software Manager
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: RICOH COMPANY, LTD.

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 within the installer. A remote attacker can place a specially crafted .dll file and execute arbitrary code on victim's system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Device Software Manager: before 2.20.3.0

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External links
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN44721267/index.html

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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.