SB2018030807 - Multiple vulnerabilities in IBM Notes

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.

1) Insecure DLL loading (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1437)

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to insecure .dll loading mechanism when opening files. A local attacker can place a file along with specially crafted .dll file on a remote SBM or WebDAV share and execute arbitrary code on the target system with elevated privileges.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

2) Insecure DLL loading (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1435)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists in the Windows Installer due to insecure .dll loading mechanism when opening files. A remote attacker can place a file along with specially crafted .dll file on a remote SBM or WebDAV share, trick the victim into opening it and execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current victim.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22014201
• https://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22014198