Revenera InstallShield prior 2021 R2/2022 R2 InstallScript file access

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Revenera InstallShield. It has been rated as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component InstallScript. Performing a manipulation results in file access. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2023-29080. The attack requires a local approach. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Revenera InstallShield. This affects an unknown function of the component InstallScript. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a file access vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-552. The product makes files or directories accessible to unauthorized actors, even though they should not be. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Potential privilege escalation vulnerability in Revenera InstallShield versions 2022 R2 and 2021 R2 due to adding InstallScript custom action to a Basic MSI or InstallScript MSI project extracting few binaries to a predefined writable folder during installation time. The standard user account has write access to these files and folders, hence replacing them during installation time can lead to a DLL hijacking vulnerability.

It is possible to read the advisory at community.revenera.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-29080 since 03/31/2023. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1083 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 2021 R2 or 2022 R2 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Class: File access
CWE: CWE-552 / CWE-425
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: InstallShield 2021 R2/2022 R2

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03/31/2023 🔍
01/30/2025 +671 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: community.revenera.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-29080 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-29080
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-294147

Entryinfo

Created: 01/30/2025 22:07
Changes: 01/30/2025 22:07 (66)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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