JVN#15709478: The installer of Windows10 Fall Creators Update Modify module for Security Measures tool may insecurely load Dynamic Link Libraries

The installer of Windows10 Fall Creators Update Modify module for Security Measures tool provided by NIPPON TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE WEST CORPORATION contains 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 installer.

Solution

Do not use Windows10 Fall Creators Update Modify module
The developer states that Windows10 Fall Creators Update Modify module was a temporary module to help update the older version of Security Measures tool appropriately, and it is no longer necessary since the latest version of Security Measures tool contains the module itself into it.
For details, refer to the information provided by the developer.

Products Affected

• Windows10 Fall Creators Update Modify module for Security Measures tool