VDB-62089 · CVE-2012-4758 · BID 55380

CyberLink PowerProducer 5.5.3.2325 mfc71loc.dll untrusted search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in CyberLink PowerProducer 5.5.3.2325. Impacted is an unknown function in the library mfc71loc.dll. This manipulation causes untrusted search path. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2012-4758. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in CyberLink PowerProducer 5.5.3.2325. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing in the library mfc71loc.dll. 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:

Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in CyberLink PowerProducer 5.5.3.2325 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 .ppp or .rdf file. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

The weakness was shared 09/06/2012 by Parvez Anwar (Website). The advisory is shared at secunia.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2012-4758 since 09/06/2012. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is 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.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at SecurityFocus (BID 55380†), Secunia (SA49295†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-36105†). 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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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: secunia.com⛔
Researcher: Parvez Anwar
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2012-4758 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-4758
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-62089
SecurityFocus: 55380 - CyberLink PowerProducer Multiple DLL Loading Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 49295 - CyberLink PowerProducer Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability, Highly Critical
Vulnerability Center: 36105 - CyberLink PowerProducer 5.5.3.2325 Local Privileges Escalation via a Trojan Horse, High

Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 04/16/2017 11:46
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (48), 04/16/2017 11:46 (13)
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Cache ID: 216:93F:103

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