CVE-2018-15452

Cisco Advanced Malware Protection for Endpoints on Windows DLL Preloading Vulnerability

Description

A vulnerability in the DLL loading component of Cisco Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) for Endpoints on Windows could allow an authenticated, local attacker to disable system scanning services or take other actions to prevent detection of unauthorized intrusions. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker would need to have administrative credentials on the Windows system. The vulnerability is due to the improper validation of resources loaded by a system process at run time. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by crafting a malicious DLL file and placing it in a specific location on the targeted system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to disable the targeted system's scanning services and ultimately prevent the system from being protected from further intrusion. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.07%
Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: Cisco Cisco AMP for Endpoints
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-15452?
CVE-2018-15452 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-15452?
To fix CVE-2018-15452, 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-2018-15452 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-15452 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-2018-15452?
CVE-2018-15452 affects Cisco Cisco AMP for Endpoints.
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