VDB-62088 · CVE-2012-4757 · SA49290

CyberLink StreamAuthor 4.0 mfc71loc.dll untrusted search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in CyberLink StreamAuthor 4.0. This issue affects some unknown processing in the library mfc71loc.dll. The manipulation results in untrusted search path. This vulnerability was named CVE-2012-4757. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in CyberLink StreamAuthor 4.0. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown code block in the library mfc71loc.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. CVE summarizes:

Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in CyberLink StreamAuthor 4.0 build 3308 allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse (1) mfc71loc.dll or (2) mfc71enu.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .sta or .stp file. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

The weakness was presented 09/06/2012 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at secunia.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2012-4757 since 09/06/2012. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1574.

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 vulnerability database at Secunia (SA49290†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Untrusted search path
CWE: CWE-426
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Timelineinfo

09/03/2012 🔍
09/06/2012 +3 days 🔍
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03/23/2015 +928 days 🔍
02/20/2019 +1430 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: secunia.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2012-4757 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-4757
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-62088
Secunia: 49290 - CyberLink StreamAuthor Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability, Highly Critical

Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 02/20/2019 15:18
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (49), 02/20/2019 15:18 (1)
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Cache ID: 216:797:103

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