JVN#94244575: Self-Extracting files created by multiple SEIKO EPSON products may insecurely load Dynamic Link Libraries

Self-Extracting files created by multiple SEIKO EPSON products contain an issue with the DLL search path, which may lead to insecurely loading Dynamic Link Libraries (CWE-427).

Impact

Arbitrary code may be executed with the privilege of the user invoking the Self-Extracting files.

Solution

Update the software
Update the software to the latest version according to the information provided by the developer.
According to the developer, this vulnerability has been already addressed in the following versions.

• EpsonNet SetupManager version 2.2.15

• Offirio SynergyWare PrintDirector versions 1.6.1.1/1.6.1.2
  Apply workarounds
  Applying workarounds may mitigate the impacts of this vulnerability.

• Do not use the Self-Extracting files created by the products with the affected versions.

• If it is unavoidable to excute the Self-Extracting files created by the products with the affected versions, make sure there are no untrusted files in the directory where the Self-Extracting files exist.

Products Affected

• EpsonNet SetupManager versions 2.2.14 and earlier
• Offirio SynergyWare PrintDirector versions 1.6x/1.6y and earlier