CVE-2018-0649

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in the installers of multiple Canon IT Solutions Inc. software programs (ESET Smart Security Premium, ESET Internet Security, ESET Smart Security, ESET NOD32 Antivirus, DESlock+ Pro, and CompuSec (all programs except packaged ones)) allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.14%
Vendor Advisory canon-its.jp
Affected: Canon IT Solutions Inc. The installers of multiple Canon IT Solutions Inc. software programs
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN41452671/index.html vdb entry third party advisory
https://eset-support.canon-its.jp/faq/show/10720?site_domain=default mitigation vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-0649?
CVE-2018-0649 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-0649?
To fix CVE-2018-0649, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-0649 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-0649 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-0649?
CVE-2018-0649 affects Canon IT Solutions Inc. The installers of multiple Canon IT Solutions Inc. software programs.
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