Vulnerability identifier: #VU74917
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-427
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Visual Studio
Universal components / Libraries /
Software for developers
PowerShell
Client/Desktop applications /
Software for system administration
.NET
Other software /
Other software solutions
Vendor: Microsoft
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 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.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Visual Studio: 17.2.0 17.2.32505.173, 17.0.0 17.0.31903.59, 17.4.0 17.4.33103.184, 17.5.0 17.5.33414.496
PowerShell: 7.3.0 - 7.3.3, 7.2.0 - 7.2.10
.NET: 7.0.1 - 7.0.4, 6.0.1 - 6.0.15
External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2023-28260
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.