VDB-125251 · CVE-2018-12449 · Qualys 371261

Whale Browser up to 0.4.3.0 Installer untrusted search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Whale Browser up to 0.4.3.0. It has been rated as problematic. Impacted is an unknown function of the component Installer. This manipulation causes untrusted search path. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2018-12449. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Whale Browser up to 0.4.3.0. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the component Installer. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a untrusted search path vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-426. The product searches for critical resources using an externally-supplied search path that can point to resources that are not under the product's direct control. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The Whale browser installer 0.4.3.0 and earlier versions allows DLL hijacking.

The bug was discovered 06/15/2018. The weakness was released 10/11/2018 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at cve.naver.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2018-12449 since 06/15/2018. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1574 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 118 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 371261 (Navel Whale Browser Vulnerability).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Untrusted search path
CWE: CWE-426
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

06/15/2018 🔍
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10/11/2018 +117 days 🔍
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10/12/2018 +1 days 🔍
04/01/2020 +537 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: cve.naver.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2018-12449 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-12449
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-125251

Entryinfo

Created: 10/12/2018 07:19
Updated: 04/01/2020 20:26
Changes: 10/12/2018 07:19 (58), 04/01/2020 20:26 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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