First published: Mon Feb 14 2022(Updated: )
AXIS IP Utility before 4.18.0 allows for remote code execution and local privilege escalation by the means of DLL hijacking. IPUtility.exe would attempt to load DLLs from its current working directory which could allow for remote code execution if a compromised DLL would be placed in the same folder.
Credit: product-security@axis.com product-security@axis.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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AXIS IP Utility | <4.18.0 |
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The severity of CVE-2022-23410 is high, with a severity value of 7.8.
CVE-2022-23410 exploits DLL hijacking, allowing for remote code execution and local privilege escalation.
AXIS IP Utility version up to exclusive 4.18.0 is affected by CVE-2022-23410.
An attacker can exploit CVE-2022-23410 by placing a compromised DLL in the same folder as IPUtility.exe, which would lead to remote code execution.
Yes, upgrading to AXIS IP Utility version 4.18.0 or later fixes the vulnerability.