CVE-2021-1280: Cisco Advanced Malware Protection for Endpoints and Immunet for Windows DLL Hijacking Vulnerability
First published: Wed Jan 20 2021(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the loading mechanism of specific DLLs of Cisco Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) for Endpoints for Windows and Immunet for Windows could allow an authenticated, local attacker to perform a DLL hijacking attack. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker would need valid credentials on the Windows system. This vulnerability is due to incorrect handling of directory search paths at run time. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by placing a malicious DLL file on the targeted system. This file will execute when the vulnerable application launches. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted system with SYSTEM privileges.
Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Advanced Malware Protection For Endpoints | <7.3.3 | |
| Cisco Immunet | <7.3.12 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-1280?
CVE-2021-1280 is a vulnerability in the loading mechanism of specific DLLs of Cisco Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) for Endpoints for Windows and Immunet for Windows.
How does CVE-2021-1280 affect Cisco Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) and Immunet?
CVE-2021-1280 affects Cisco Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) for Endpoints for Windows and Immunet for Windows by allowing an authenticated, local attacker to perform a DLL hijacking attack.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-1280?
CVE-2021-1280 has a severity level of 7.3 (High).
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID associated with CVE-2021-1280?
CVE-2021-1280 is associated with CWE ID 427.
How can I fix CVE-2021-1280 vulnerability?
To fix CVE-2021-1280, it is recommended to update Cisco Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) for Endpoints for Windows and Immunet for Windows to version 7.3.4 or above.
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