The installer for Qsee Client versions 1.0.1 and prior insecurely load Dynamic Link Libraries (DLLs). When a user is directed to place some malicious DLL to the same directory and execute the affected installer, then arbitrary code may be executed with the administrative privilege.
PUBLISHED5.2CWE-427
Problem type
Affected products
Qsee
Qsee Client
1.0.1 and prior - AFFECTED
References
GitHub Security Advisories
GHSA-gww4-6rrf-6f3g
The installer for Qsee Client versions 1.0.1 and prior insecurely load Dynamic Link Libraries ...
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-gww4-6rrf-6f3gThe installer for Qsee Client versions 1.0.1 and prior insecurely load Dynamic Link Libraries (DLLs). When a user is directed to place some malicious DLL to the same directory and execute the affected installer, then arbitrary code may be executed with the administrative privilege.
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