CVE-2024-1605: DLL side-loading in BMC Control-M
First published: Mon Mar 18 2024(Updated: )
BMC Control-M branches 9.0.20 and 9.0.21 upon user login load all Dynamic Link Libraries (DLL) from a directory that grants Write and Read permissions to all users. Leveraging it leads to loading of a potentially malicious libraries, which will execute with the application's privileges. Fix for 9.0.20 branch was released in version 9.0.20.238. Fix for 9.0.21 branch was released in version 9.0.21.201.
Credit: cvd@cert.pl
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| BMC Control-M/Agent | >=9.0.20<9.0.21 | |
| >=9.0.20<9.0.20.238 | ||
| >=9.0.21<9.0.21.201 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-1605?
CVE-2024-1605 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through unauthorized execution of malicious DLLs.
How do I fix CVE-2024-1605?
To remediate CVE-2024-1605, restrict the permissions of the DLL directory to prevent write access by all users.
What versions of BMC Control-M are affected by CVE-2024-1605?
CVE-2024-1605 affects BMC Control-M versions 9.0.20 and 9.0.21.
What type of exploitation is possible with CVE-2024-1605?
CVE-2024-1605 can be exploited to load and execute malicious Dynamic Link Libraries during user login.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-1605?
As of now, users should check with BMC for any available patches or updates addressing CVE-2024-1605.
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