SB20240312339 - Insecure DLL loading in Microsoft Windows OLE



SB20240312339 - Insecure DLL loading in Microsoft Windows OLE

Published: March 12, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB20240312339
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Insecure DLL loading (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-21435)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to the application loads DLL libraries in an insecure manner in the Windows OLE. A remote attacker can place a specially crafted .dll file and execute arbitrary code on victim's system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.