Google Desktop 'schannel.dll' DLL Loading Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	45082
Class:	Design Error
CVE:
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Nov 27 2010 12:00AM
Updated:	Nov 27 2010 12:00AM
Credit:	apa-iutcert
Vulnerable:	Google Google Desktop 5.9.1005.12335
Not Vulnerable:

Google Desktop 'schannel.dll' DLL Loading Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

Google Desktop 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.

Google Desktop 5.9.1005.12335 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Google Desktop 'schannel.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].

Google Desktop 'schannel.dll' DLL Loading Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

References:

• Application DLL Load Hijacking (HD Moore)
  
• Exploiting DLL Hijacking Flaws (hdm)
  
• Google Desktop Homepage (Google Home)
  
• Microsoft Security Advisory 2269637 Released (Microsoft)
  
• More information about the DLL Preloading remote attack vector (Microsoft)
  
• Google Desktop Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability (apa-iutcert)
  
• Microsoft Security Advisory (2269637) (Microsoft)