Vulnerability Description
Untrusted search path vulnerability in the installer for TrueCrypt 7.2 and 7.1a, VeraCrypt before 1.17-BETA, and possibly other products allows local users to execute arbitrary code with administrator privileges and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse DLL in the "application directory", as demonstrated with the USP10.dll, RichEd20.dll, NTMarta.dll and SRClient.dll DLLs.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Idrix | Truecrypt | 7.1 |
| Idrix | Veracrypt | <= 1.16 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Jan/22ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/11/1PatchThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Jan/22ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/11/1PatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-1281?
CVE-2016-1281 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Untrusted search path vulnerability in the installer for TrueCrypt 7.2 and 7.1a, VeraCrypt before 1.17-BETA, and possibly other products allows local users to execute arbitrary code with administrator...
How severe is CVE-2016-1281?
CVE-2016-1281 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-1281?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Idrix Truecrypt, Idrix Veracrypt.