#VU74344 Insecure DLL loading in Trend Micro Security (Consumer) - CVE-2023-28929

Vulnerability identifier: #VU74344

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/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-2023-28929

CWE-ID: CWE-427

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Trend Micro Security (Consumer)
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

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. A remote attacker can place a malicious .dll on a remote SMB fileshare, trick the victim into opening a specially crafted executable file and execute arbitrary code on victim's system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Trend Micro Security (Consumer): before 17.0.1412

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External links
https://helpcenter.trendmicro.com/en-us/article/TMKA-19062

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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.