#VU67069 Insecure DLL loading in Support Assistant and Fusion - CVE-2022-38395

Vulnerability identifier: #VU67069

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-38395

CWE-ID: CWE-427

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Support Assistant
Other software / Other software solutions
Fusion
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: HP Development Company

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to the application loads DLL libraries in an insecure manner when Fusion launches the HP Performance Tune-up. A local user can place a specially crafted .dll file and gain elevated privileges on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Support Assistant: before 9.11

Fusion: before 1.38.2601.0

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External links
https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_6788123-6788147-16/HPSBHF03809

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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.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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