JVN#16248227: PrimeDrive Desktop Application Installer may insecurely load executable files

PrimeDrive Desktop Application is the client application for PrimeDrive online storage service provided by SoftBank Corp. The installer of PrimeDrive Desktop Application contains an issue with the file search path, which may insecurely load executable files (CWE-427).

Impact

Arbitrary code may be executed with the privilege of the user invoking the installer.

Solution

Use the Latest Installer
Use the latest installer according to the information provided by the developer.
According to the SoftBank Corp., users who have already installed PrimeDrive Desktop Application and use it do not need to re-install the application, because this vulnerability can only be exploited when installing the software and the application itself is not affected by this vulnerability.

Products Affected

• PrimeDrive Desktop Application version 1.4.4 and earlier