CVE-2026-28760
DLL Search Order Hijacking in RATOC RAID Installer Enables Privileged Code Execution
Publication date: 2026-03-26
Last updated on: 2026-03-26
Assigner: JPCERT/CC
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| ratoc_systems | ratoc_raid_monitoring_manager | to 2.00.009.260220 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| 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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
The vulnerability in RATOC RAID Monitoring Manager for Windows installer is a DLL hijacking issue. The installer searches the current directory to load certain DLL files. If an attacker can place a specially crafted malicious DLL in that directory, the installer will load it, leading to arbitrary code execution with administrator privileges.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with administrator privileges on the affected system during the installation process. This means the attacker could potentially take full control of the system, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and system resources.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate the vulnerability CVE-2026-28760 in RATOC RAID Monitoring Manager for Windows, users should update the software to the latest version provided by RATOC Systems, Inc.
This update addresses the DLL hijacking issue that allows arbitrary code execution with administrator privileges during installation.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The vulnerability CVE-2026-28760 allows arbitrary code execution with administrator privileges via DLL hijacking during installation. This can lead to unauthorized access or control over the affected system.
Such unauthorized access and potential data compromise could impact compliance with common standards and regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require protection of sensitive data and system integrity.
However, the provided information does not explicitly discuss the direct effects on compliance with these standards or regulations.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability involves DLL hijacking during the installation of RATOC RAID Monitoring Manager for Windows, where the installer searches the current directory for DLLs. Detection involves checking for the presence of unexpected or crafted DLL files in the installer's directory before running the installer.
To detect potential exploitation or presence of crafted DLLs, you can:
- Inspect the installation directory for any suspicious DLL files that are not part of the official installer package.
- Use file integrity tools or checksums to verify the authenticity of DLL files in the installer's directory.
- Monitor file system changes in the installer's directory to detect unexpected DLL creation or modification.
Example commands on a Windows system to check for suspicious DLLs in the install directory (replace <install_dir> with the actual path):
- dir /b /a-d <install_dir>\*.dll
- Get-FileHash <install_dir>\*.dll (PowerShell) to verify file hashes against known good values.
- Use Sysinternals tools like Process Monitor to watch for DLL loading activities during installation.
Ultimately, updating to the latest version of RATOC RAID Monitoring Manager is the recommended mitigation.