SB2016022406 - Input validation error in Macrovision InstallShield
Published: February 24, 2016 Updated: August 9, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2016022406
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-2542)
The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Flexera InstallShield through 2015 SP1 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory of a setup-launcher executable file. CWE-426: Untrusted Search Path - http://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/426.html
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/84213
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035097
- https://flexeracommunity.force.com/customer/articles/INFO/Best-Practices-to-Avoid-Windows-Setup-Launcher-Executable-Issues
- https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2019-08
- https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-287-03