Insecure DLL loading in Trend Micro Password Manager



Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2021-28647
CWE-ID CWE-427
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Password Manager for Windows
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor Trend Micro

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Insecure DLL loading

EUVDB-ID: #VU51820

Risk: Medium

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:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-28647

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

Exploit availability: No

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 during the installation progress. A remote attacker can place a specially crafted .dll file on a remote SMB fileshare, trick the victim into installing the password manager from the remote share and execute arbitrary code on victim's system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Password Manager for Windows: before 5.0.0.1217

CPE2.3 External links

https://helpcenter.trendmicro.com/en-us/article/TMKA-10282


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.



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