CVE-2017-2188 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability has been identified in the Installer of Denshinouhin Check System (for Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Nouson Seibi Jigyou) 2014 March Edition, potentially allowing an attacker to gain elevated privileges.

Understanding CVE-2017-2188

What is CVE-2017-2188?

This CVE refers to an untrusted search path vulnerability in the Installer of Denshinouhin Check System, enabling an attacker to introduce a Trojan horse DLL into an unspecified directory.

The Impact of CVE-2017-2188

The vulnerability could lead to an attacker obtaining elevated privileges on affected systems, posing a significant security risk.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-2188

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in the Installer of Denshinouhin Check System allows attackers to gain privileges by inserting a malicious DLL into an unspecified directory.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Installer of Denshinouhin Check System (2014 March Edition)
Vendor: Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Versions: Ver.9.0.001.001 [Updated on 2017 June 9], Ver.8.0.001.001 [Updated on 2016 May 31] and earlier

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by placing a Trojan horse DLL in a directory not specified, potentially leading to privilege escalation.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries.
Monitor system logs for any suspicious activities related to DLL files.
Implement strict access controls to prevent unauthorized DLL installations.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security audits to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Educate users on safe software installation practices to prevent DLL hijacking.

Patching and Updates

Regularly update the Installer of Denshinouhin Check System to the latest version to mitigate the vulnerability.