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CVE-2018-5354: The custom GINA/CP module in ANIXIS Password Reset Client before version 3.22 allows remote attackers to ex...

The custom GINA/CP module in ANIXIS Password Reset Client before version 3.22 allows remote attackers to execute code and escalate privileges via spoofing. When the client is configured to use HTTP, it does not authenticate the intended server before opening a browser window. An unauthenticated attacker capable of conducting a spoofing attack can redirect the browser to gain execution in the context of the WinLogon.exe process. If Network Level Authentication is not enforced, the vulnerability can be exploited via RDP.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2018-5354 affects ANIXIS Password Reset Client before 3.22. In risky configurations, an attacker who can spoof the password reset server may redirect a browser launched by the Windows logon component and gain code execution with WinLogon.exe context.

Executive priority

Treat as high priority for environments using ANIXIS Password Reset Client, because compromise could reach Windows logon-process privilege. Scope first; urgency depends on HTTP configuration and RDP/NLA exposure.

Technical view

The issue is in the custom GINA/CP module. When configured for HTTP, the client does not authenticate the intended server before opening a browser window. A spoofing attacker can redirect that browser and execute code with elevated logon-process privileges. RDP exposure matters when Network Level Authentication is not enforced.

Likely exposure

Likely limited to Windows systems running ANIXIS Password Reset Client before 3.22, especially where the client uses HTTP. RDP-accessible systems without Network Level Authentication may have an additional remote attack path.

Exploitation context

The provided sources do not show KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. They do describe a remote spoofing condition and note possible RDP exploitation when Network Level Authentication is not enforced.

Researcher notes

Evidence is sparse: no CVSS, CWE, CPE, or vendor advisory is present in the bundle. The core finding is server authentication failure under HTTP leading to spoofing-based code execution in WinLogon.exe context.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade ANIXIS Password Reset Client to version 3.22 or later.
  • Remove HTTP use for the client; follow vendor guidance for secure server authentication.
  • Enforce Network Level Authentication for RDP.
  • Restrict RDP exposure while affected systems are identified and remediated.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory systems running ANIXIS Password Reset Client.
  • Confirm client versions and prioritize anything before 3.22.
  • Check whether the client is configured to use HTTP.
  • Verify Network Level Authentication is enforced on RDP-accessible systems.
  • Review vendor guidance for any configuration-specific remediation notes.
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