CVE-2024-12530

Insecure Dynamic-Link Library (DLL) Load vulnerability

Description

Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability in OpenText Secure Content Manager on Windows allows DLL Side-Loading.This issue affects Secure Content Manager: 23.4. End-users can potentially exploit the vulnerability to execute malicious code in the trusted context of the thick-client application.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Loading the Dynamic-Link Libraries (DLLs) using fully qualified paths. Apply one of the following patches depending on the version deployed in your environment Secure Content Manager 23.4 Patch 3: Patch 219857 – Content Manager 23.4 Patch 3 Build 260 Secure Content Manager 23.4 Patch 1 HF 7: HOTFIX30220 – Content Manager 23.4 Patch 1 HF 7 Secure Content Manager 23.4 Patch 2 HF 1: HOTFIX30427 – Content Manager 23.4 Patch 2 HF 1

Category

7.0
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.02%
Affected: OpenText Secure Content Manager
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://portal.microfocus.com/s/article/KM000040073?

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-12530?
CVE-2024-12530 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-12530?
To fix CVE-2024-12530: Loading the Dynamic-Link Libraries (DLLs) using fully qualified paths. Apply one of the following patches depending on the version deployed in your environment Secure Content Manager 23.4 Patch 3: Patch 219857 – Content Manager 23.4 Patch 3 Build 260 Secure Content Manager 23.4 Patch 1 HF 7: HOTFIX30220 – Content Manager 23.4 Patch 1 HF 7 Secure Content Manager 23.4 Patch 2 HF 1: HOTFIX30427 – Content Manager 23.4 Patch 2 HF 1
Is CVE-2024-12530 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-12530 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-2024-12530?
CVE-2024-12530 affects OpenText Secure Content Manager.
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