Kindle for PC 'wintab32.dll' DLL Loading Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	45171
Class:	Design Error
CVE:
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Nov 30 2010 12:00AM
Updated:	Mar 19 2015 08:20AM
Credit:	Core Security Technologies
Vulnerable:	Amazon.com Kindle for PC 1.3.0 Build 30884
Not Vulnerable:

Kindle for PC 'wintab32.dll' DLL Loading Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

Kindle for PC 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.

Kindle for PC 1.3.0 Build 30884 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Kindle for PC 'wintab32.dll' DLL Loading Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

Attackers can exploit these issues by placing a malicious library file in the installation directory or by tricking a user into opening a file on a remote WebDAV or SMB share.

Kindle for PC 'wintab32.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].

Kindle for PC 'wintab32.dll' DLL Loading Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

References:

• Application DLL Load Hijacking (HD Moore)
  
• Exploiting DLL Hijacking Flaws (hdm)
  
• Kindle for PC Homepage (Amazon.com)
  
• Microsoft Security Advisory 2269637 Released (Microsoft)
  
• More information about the DLL Preloading remote attack vector (Microsoft)
  
• Microsoft Security Advisory (2269637) (Microsoft)