Adobe Captivate 'dwmapi.dll' DLL Loading Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability
BID:42851
Info
Adobe Captivate 'dwmapi.dll' DLL Loading Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 42851 |
| Class: | Design Error |
| CVE: | |
| Remote: | Yes |
| Local: | No |
| Published: | Aug 30 2010 12:00AM |
| Updated: | Aug 30 2010 12:00AM |
| Credit: | Mr Teatime |
| Vulnerable: | |
| Not Vulnerable: | |
Discussion
Adobe Captivate 'dwmapi.dll' DLL Loading Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability
Adobe Captivate 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 Captivate 5.0.0.596 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
Adobe Captivate 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 Captivate 5.0.0.596 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
Exploit / POC
Adobe Captivate 'dwmapi.dll' DLL Loading Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability
Attackers must trick a user into opening a file on a remote WebDAV or SMB share to exploit this issue.
A general exploit technique has been documented by TheLeader and H.D. Moore for the Metasploit Project; please see the references for more information.
Attackers must trick a user into opening a file on a remote WebDAV or SMB share to exploit this issue.
A general exploit technique has been documented by TheLeader and H.D. Moore for the Metasploit Project; please see the references for more information.
Solution / Fix
Adobe Captivate '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].
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 Captivate 'dwmapi.dll' DLL Loading Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability
References:
References:
- Application DLL Load Hijacking (HD Moore)
- Captivate Homepage (Adobe)
- CDisplay Download Page (David Ayton)
- Exploiting DLL Hijacking Flaws (hdm)
- Microsoft Security Advisory 2269637 Released (Microsoft)
- More information about the DLL Preloading remote attack vector (Microsoft)
- Microsoft Security Advisory (2269637) (Microsoft)