CVE-2018-0507 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2018-0507 affecting FLET'S VIRUS CLEAR Easy Setup & Application Tool and FLET'S VIRUS CLEAR v6. Find out how attackers exploit a Trojan horse DLL to gain unauthorized privileges.
FLET'S VIRUS CLEAR Easy Setup & Application Tool and FLET'S VIRUS CLEAR v6 Easy Setup & Application Tool versions 11 and earlier are affected by an untrusted search path vulnerability that allows attackers to gain unauthorized privileges.
Understanding CVE-2018-0507
This CVE involves a security vulnerability in the mentioned versions of the FLET'S VIRUS CLEAR tools.
What is CVE-2018-0507?
The vulnerability in versions 11 and earlier of FLET'S VIRUS CLEAR tools allows attackers to exploit a Trojan horse DLL to obtain unauthorized privileges.
The Impact of CVE-2018-0507
The presence of this vulnerability enables attackers to gain unauthorized privileges by exploiting a specific DLL.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-0507
This section provides more technical insights into the CVE.
Vulnerability Description
The untrusted search path vulnerability in FLET'S VIRUS CLEAR tools version 11 and earlier allows attackers to escalate privileges through a malicious DLL.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: FLET'S VIRUS CLEAR Easy Setup & Application Tool
- Vendor: NIPPON TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE EAST CORPORATION
- Versions Affected: ver.11 and earlier versions
- Product: FLET'S VIRUS CLEAR v6 Easy Setup & Application Tool
- Vendor: NIPPON TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE EAST CORPORATION
- Versions Affected: ver.11 and earlier versions
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit an unspecified location of a Trojan horse DLL to gain unauthorized privileges.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from this vulnerability is crucial.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update the affected FLET'S VIRUS CLEAR tools to the latest versions.
- Implement proper access controls to limit the impact of potential attacks.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly monitor and audit DLL files for any unauthorized changes.
- Conduct security training for users to recognize and report suspicious activities.
Patching and Updates
- Apply security patches provided by NIPPON TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE EAST CORPORATION to address this vulnerability.