Adobe Captivate 5.0.0.596 dwmapi.dll untrusted search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Adobe Captivate 5.0.0.596. This vulnerability affects unknown code in the library dwmapi.dll. Performing a manipulation results in untrusted search path. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2010-3191. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical has been found in Adobe Captivate 5.0.0.596. This affects some unknown processing in the library dwmapi.dll. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a untrusted search path vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Adobe Captivate 5.0.0.596, and possibly other versions, allows local users, and possibly remote attackers, to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse dwmapi.dll that is located in the same folder as a .cptx file. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

The weakness was published 08/31/2010 (Website). The advisory is shared at secunia.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2010-3191 since 08/31/2010. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/22/2017). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1574 for this issue.

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 371133 (Adobe Captivate Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability).

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (63813), SecurityFocus (BID 42851†), Secunia (SA41233†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-40662†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Untrusted search path
CWE: CWE-426
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OpenVAS ID: 801267
OpenVAS Name: Adobe Captivate Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability
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08/23/2010 🔍
08/30/2010 +7 days 🔍
08/31/2010 +1 days 🔍
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08/31/2010 +0 days 🔍
07/23/2013 +1057 days 🔍
03/19/2015 +604 days 🔍
08/22/2017 +887 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: adobe.com

Advisory: secunia.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2010-3191 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2010-3191
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-54585

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X-Force: 63813
SecurityFocus: 42851 - Adobe Captivate 'dwmapi.dll' DLL Loading Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability
Secunia: 41233
Vulnerability Center: 40662 - Adobe Captivate 5.0.0.596 for Windows Untrusted Search Path Vulnerability, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 03/19/2015 14:37
Updated: 08/22/2017 11:37
Changes: 03/19/2015 14:37 (56), 08/22/2017 11:37 (9)
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Cache ID: 216:8A4:103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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