Remote code execution in Dell EMC Avamar Client for Windows



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2010-3190
CWE-ID CWE-427
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 EMC Avamar
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor Dell

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Insecure DLL loading

EUVDB-ID: #VU15268

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2010-3190

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 in Microsoft Foundation Classes (MFC) due to insecure .dll loading mechanism when opening files. A remote attacker can place a file along with specially crafted .dll file on a remote SBM or WebDAV share, trick the victim into opening it and execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current victim.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

EMC Avamar: before 7.4.1 HOTFIX 319720

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000153698/dsa-2020-084-dell-emc-avamar-client-for-windows-security-update-for-a-remote-code-execution-vulnerability


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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