cisco-sa-amp-imm-dll-5PAZ3hRV: 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. Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability. This advisory is available at the following link:https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-amp-imm-dll-5PAZ3hRV
Credit: Hou JingYi Qihoo 360 CERT for initially reporting this vulnerabilityTom Wilson ZeroPeril Ltd
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco Advanced Malware Protection | ||
| Cisco Immunet |
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What is the severity of cisco-sa-amp-imm-dll-5PAZ3hRV?
The vulnerability cisco-sa-amp-imm-dll-5PAZ3hRV is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix cisco-sa-amp-imm-dll-5PAZ3hRV?
To fix the vulnerability cisco-sa-amp-imm-dll-5PAZ3hRV, update to the latest version of Cisco Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) for Endpoints or Cisco Immunet for Windows as recommended by Cisco.
Who is affected by cisco-sa-amp-imm-dll-5PAZ3hRV?
The vulnerability cisco-sa-amp-imm-dll-5PAZ3hRV affects users of Cisco Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) for Endpoints for Windows and Cisco Immunet for Windows.
What type of attack can be executed using cisco-sa-amp-imm-dll-5PAZ3hRV?
The vulnerability cisco-sa-amp-imm-dll-5PAZ3hRV can be exploited to perform a DLL hijacking attack by an authenticated local attacker.
Is authentication required to exploit cisco-sa-amp-imm-dll-5PAZ3hRV?
Yes, authentication is required for an attacker to exploit the vulnerability cisco-sa-amp-imm-dll-5PAZ3hRV.
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