CVE-2025-34423
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Publication date: 2025-12-10

Last updated on: 2025-12-10

Assigner: VulnCheck

Description
MailEnable versions prior to 10.54 contain an unsafe DLL loading vulnerability that can lead to local arbitrary code execution. The MailEnable administrative executable attempts to load MEAIAU.DLL from its installation directory without sufficient integrity validation or a secure search order. A local attacker with write access to that directory can plant a malicious MEAIAU.DLL, which is then loaded on execution, resulting in attacker-controlled code running with the privileges of the process.
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Published
2025-12-10
Last Modified
2025-12-10
Generated
2026-05-07
AI Q&A
2025-12-10
EPSS Evaluated
2026-05-05
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Showing 1 associated CPE
Vendor Product Version / Range
mailenable mailenable *
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CWE ID Description
CWE-427 The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?

This vulnerability exists in MailEnable versions prior to 10.54 where the administrative executable loads a DLL named MEAIAU.DLL from its installation directory without proper integrity checks or secure search order. A local attacker who has write access to that directory can place a malicious MEAIAU.DLL file, which will be loaded by the executable, allowing the attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the process.


How can this vulnerability impact me? :

The vulnerability can lead to local arbitrary code execution by an attacker with write access to the installation directory. This means the attacker can run malicious code with the same privileges as the MailEnable administrative process, potentially compromising the system, escalating privileges, or causing other malicious effects.


What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?

To mitigate this vulnerability, ensure that you upgrade MailEnable to version 10.54 or later, which addresses the unsafe DLL loading issue. Additionally, restrict write permissions to the MailEnable installation directory to prevent unauthorized users from placing malicious DLL files.


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