K2Editor DLL Loading Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	44132
Class:	Design Error
CVE:	CVE-2010-3156
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Oct 15 2010 12:00AM
Updated:	Oct 15 2010 12:00AM
Credit:	Mr. Makoto
Vulnerable:
Not Vulnerable:

K2Editor DLL Loading Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

K2Editor 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.

K2Editor R.1.5.8 and prior versions are vulnerable.

K2Editor DLL Loading Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

Attackers must entice an unsuspecting user to open 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.

K2Editor DLL Loading Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references for more information.

K2Editor DLL Loading Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

References:

• Application DLL Load Hijacking (HD Moore)
  
• Exploiting DLL Hijacking Flaws (hdm)
  
• Microsoft Security Advisory 2269637 Released (Microsoft)
  
• More information about the DLL Preloading remote attack vector (Microsoft)
  
• JVN # 36921800 K2Editor ????????????????????? K2Editor file read vulnerability i (JVN)
  
• Microsoft Security Advisory (2269637) (Microsoft)
  
• Vendor Homepage (K2 Software)