CVE-2019-19364 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2019-19364, a DLL Hijacking vulnerability in CatalystProductionSuite.2019.1.exe and CatalystBrowseSuite.2019.1.exe installers, enabling privilege escalation for attackers. Find mitigation steps and preventive measures.
CatalystProductionSuite.2019.1.exe and CatalystBrowseSuite.2019.1.exe installers are vulnerable to DLL Hijacking, allowing malicious users to escalate privileges.
Understanding CVE-2019-19364
What is CVE-2019-19364?
This CVE identifies a vulnerability in the installers of CatalystProductionSuite.2019.1.exe and CatalystBrowseSuite.2019.1.exe that enables a malicious user with low privileges to elevate their privileges through DLL Hijacking.
The Impact of CVE-2019-19364
The vulnerability allows attackers to exploit the DLL loading process during installation, leading to privilege escalation.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-19364
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability arises from the installers attempting to load non-existent DLLs from the current directory, providing an opportunity for attackers to escalate privileges.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Not applicable
- Vendor: Not applicable
- Versions: CatalystProductionSuite.2019.1.exe (version 1.1.0.21) and CatalystBrowseSuite.2019.1.exe (version 1.1.0.21)
Exploitation Mechanism
- Malicious users exploit the DLL Hijacking vulnerability during the execution of the mentioned installers to gain elevated privileges.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Avoid running the installers from untrusted sources.
- Implement the principle of least privilege to restrict user permissions.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update software to patch known vulnerabilities.
- Conduct security training to educate users on potential risks and best practices.
Patching and Updates
Apply patches and updates provided by the software vendor to address the DLL Hijacking vulnerability.