Insecure DLL loading in Kaspersky Security Center and Security Center Web Console



Published: 2020-09-02 | Updated: 2020-10-06
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2020-25045
CWE-ID CWE-427
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Vendor Kaspersky Lab

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Insecure DLL loading

EUVDB-ID: #VU47340

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-25045

CWE-ID: CWE-427 - Uncontrolled Search Path Element

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to the application loads DLL libraries in an insecure manner. A local attacker can place a specially crafted .dll file, trick the victim into opening a file, associated with the vulnerable application, and execute arbitrary code on victim's system, leading to privilege escalation.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Kaspersky Security Center Web Console: All versions

Kaspersky Security Center: before 12

External links

http://support.kaspersky.com/general/vulnerability.aspx?el=12430#290720


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.

The attacker would have to login to the system and perform certain actions in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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