CVE-2019-14687 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Trend Micro Password Manager 5.0 has a vulnerability known as DLL hijacking. Learn about the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps.

Understanding CVE-2019-14687

Trend Micro Password Manager 5.0 vulnerability

What is CVE-2019-14687?

A DLL hijacking vulnerability in Trend Micro Password Manager 5.0 allows attackers to inject an unsigned DLL into the signed service's process.

The Impact of CVE-2019-14687

Attackers can exploit the vulnerability to compromise the affected system.
Similar to CVE-2019-14684 but not identical.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-14687

Details of the vulnerability

Vulnerability Description

Exploitable DLL hijacking vulnerability in Trend Micro Password Manager 5.0.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Trend Micro Password Manager
Vendor: Trend Micro
Version: 2019 (5.0)

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can inject an arbitrary unsigned DLL into the signed service's process.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting against CVE-2019-14687

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Trend Micro Password Manager to the latest version.
Monitor for any suspicious activities on the system.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement DLL loading best practices to prevent DLL hijacking.

Patching and Updates

Regularly apply security patches and updates to all software components.