#VU77190 Untrusted search path in IBM Java SDK - CVE-2019-4732
Published: June 13, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU77190
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-4732
CWE-ID: CWE-426
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
IBM Java SDK
IBM Java SDK
Software vendor:
IBM Corporation
IBM Corporation
Description
The vulnerability allows a local privileged user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to DLL search order hijacking in Microsoft Windows client. A local privileged user can trick the victim into opening a specially-crafted file in a compromised folder and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.