#VU72092 Insecure DLL loading in Apex One - CVE-2023-25143

 

#VU72092 Insecure DLL loading in Apex One - CVE-2023-25143

Published: February 9, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU72092
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-25143
CWE-ID: CWE-427
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Apex One
Software 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 in the Trend Micro Apex One Server installer. A remote attacker can place a specially crafted .dll file on a remote SMB fileshare, trick the victim into launching the installer file and execute arbitrary code on victim's system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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