Insecure DLL loading in Huawei HiSuite

This security advisory describes one low risk vulnerability.


1) Insecure DLL loading


Severity: Low


CVSSv3: 5.8 [CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C] [PCI]


CVE-ID: CVE-2020-9100


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


Exploit availability: No


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. A local administrator can place a specially crafted .dll file and execute arbitrary code on victim's system.


Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.


Vulnerable software versions

Huawei HiSuite: -


CPE
External links

https://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20200701-01-dllhijacking-en


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 trick the victim to open a a specially crafted app.


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 ..

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