PEStudio 9.52 DLL uncontrolled search path

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A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in PEStudio 9.52. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component DLL Handler. Performing a manipulation results in uncontrolled search path. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-36546. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available.

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A vulnerability was found in PEStudio 9.52. It has been classified as problematic. This affects some unknown processing of the component DLL Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a uncontrolled search path vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-427. The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

An issue in PEStudio v.9.52 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted DLL file to the PESstudio exeutable.

The weakness was published 08/08/2023. The advisory is shared at securitycafe.ro. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-36546 since 06/23/2023. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1574 for this issue.

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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• PEStudio

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• 9.52

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