CVE-2023-22818
Multiple DLL Search Order hijacking Vulnerabilities in SanDisk Security Installer for Windows
Description
Multiple DLL Search Order Hijack vulnerabilities were addressed in the SanDisk Security Installer for Windows that could allow attackers with local access to execute arbitrary code by executing the installer in the same folder as the malicious DLL. This can lead to the execution of arbitrary code with the privileges of the vulnerable application or obtain a certain level of persistence on the compromised host.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:LAttack VectorLocal
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:LPrivileges RequiredLow
UI:RUser InteractionRequired
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentialityHigh
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:HAvailabilityHigh
Weaknesses
Affected Products
SanDisk
commercial·USaka sandisk.com
Western Digital Corporation
commercial·USaka western digital
westerndigital
commercial·USaka wd, western digital
Exploitability
Official Patch Available
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MITRE ATT&CK
1 technique Persistence
References
https://www.westerndigital.com/support/product-security/wdc-23013-sandisk-security-installer-for-windows-1-0-0-25
westerndigital.com
https://vuldb.com/?id.245601
vuldb.com
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-9x6g-6cj7-h5vc
github.com
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