Adobe Extension Manager CS5 'dwmapi.dll' DLL Loading Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

BID:42745

Info

Adobe Extension Manager CS5 'dwmapi.dll' DLL Loading Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 42745
Class: Design Error
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Aug 25 2010 12:00AM
Updated: Dec 06 2010 04:35PM
Credit: LiquidWorm
Vulnerable: Adobe Extension Manager CS5 5.0.298
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Adobe Extension Manager CS5 'dwmapi.dll' DLL Loading Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

Adobe Extension Manager CS5 is prone to a vulnerability that lets attackers execute arbitrary code.

An attacker can exploit this issue by enticing a legitimate user to use the vulnerable application to open a file from a network share location that contains a specially crafted Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file.

Adobe Extension Manager CS5 version 5.0.298 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Exploit / POC

Adobe Extension Manager CS5 'dwmapi.dll' DLL Loading Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

Core Security Technologies has developed a working commercial exploit for its CORE IMPACT product. This exploit is not otherwise publicly available or known to be circulating in the wild.

The following exploit code is available:

Solution / Fix

Adobe Extension Manager CS5 'dwmapi.dll' DLL Loading Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

References

Adobe Extension Manager CS5 'dwmapi.dll' DLL Loading Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

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