CWE-426— Untrusted Search Path
The product searches for critical resources using an externally-supplied search path that can point to resources that are not under the product's direct control.— MITRE CWE catalog
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- CVE-2018-0563HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82018-06-26
Untrusted search path vulnerability in the installer of FLET'S VIRUS CLEAR Easy Setup & Application Tool ver.13.0 and earlier versions and FLET'S VIRUS CLEAR v6 Easy Setup & Application Tool ver.13.0 and earlier versions allows an attacker…
- CVE-2018-1000201HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82018-06-22
ruby-ffi version 1.9.23 and earlier has a DLL loading issue which can be hijacked on Windows OS, when a Symbol is used as DLL name instead of a String This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in v1.9.24 and later.
- CVE-2017-7755HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82018-06-11
The Firefox installer on Windows can be made to load malicious DLL files stored in the same directory as the installer when it is run. This allows privileged execution if the installer is run with elevated privileges. Note: This attack onl…
- CVE-2018-6514HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82018-06-11
In Puppet Agent 1.10.x prior to 1.10.13, Puppet Agent 5.3.x prior to 5.3.7, Puppet Agent 5.5.x prior to 5.5.2, Facter on Windows is vulnerable to a DLL preloading attack, which could lead to a privilege escalation.
- CVE-2018-7884HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82018-06-05
An issue was discovered in DisplayLink Core Software Cleaner Application 8.2.1956. When the drivers are updated to a newer version, the product launches a process as SYSTEM to uninstall the old version: cl_1956.exe is run as SYSTEM on the …
- CVE-2018-11551HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82018-06-01
AXON PBX 2.02 contains a DLL hijacking vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on a targeted system. The vulnerability exists because a DLL file is loaded by 'pbxsetup.exe' improperly.
- CVE-2018-10650HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82018-05-23
There is an Insufficient Path Validation Vulnerability in Citrix XenMobile Server 10.8 before RP2 and 10.7 before RP3.
- CVE-2018-4927HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82018-05-19
Adobe InDesign versions 13.0 and below have an exploitable Untrusted Search Path vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to local privilege escalation.
- CVE-2018-10027HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82018-05-17
ESTsoft ALZip before 10.76 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via creating a malicious .DLL file and installing it in a specific directory: %PROGRAMFILES%\ESTsoft\ALZip\Formats, %PROGRAMFILES%\ESTsoft\ALZip\Coders, %PROGRAMFILES(…
- CVE-2018-0580HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82018-05-14
Untrusted search path vulnerability in CELSYS, Inc CLIP STUDIO series (CLIP STUDIO PAINT (for Windows) EX/PRO/DEBUT Ver.1.7.3 and earlier, CLIP STUDIO ACTION (for Windows) Ver.1.5.5 and earlier, with its timestamp prior to April 25, 2018, …
- CVE-2017-2802HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82018-04-24
An exploitable dll hijacking vulnerability exists in the poaService.exe service component of the Dell Precision Optimizer software version 3.5.5.0. A specifically named malicious dll file located in one of directories pointed to by the PAT…
- CVE-2018-6306HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82018-04-19
Unauthorized code execution from specific DLL and is known as DLL Hijacking attack in Kaspersky Password Manager versions before 8.0.6.538.
- CVE-2018-0562HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82018-04-16
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Installer of SoundEngine Free ver.5.21 and earlier allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.
- CVE-2018-0561HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82018-04-16
Untrusted search path vulnerability in The installer of PhishWall Client Internet Explorer edition Ver. 3.7.15 and earlier allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.
- CVE-2018-6661HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82018-04-02
DLL Side-Loading vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Client in McAfee True Key before 4.20.110 allows local users to gain privilege elevation via not verifying a particular DLL file signature.
- CVE-2018-5470HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82018-03-26
Philips IntelliSpace Portal all versions of 8.0.x, and 7.0.x have an unquoted search path or element vulnerability that has been identified, which may allow an authorized local user to execute arbitrary code and escalate their level of pri…
- CVE-2018-0552HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82018-03-22
Untrusted search path vulnerability in The installer of PhishWall Client Firefox and Chrome edition for Windows Ver. 5.1.26 and earlier allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.
- CVE-2018-0540HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82018-03-22
Untrusted search path vulnerability in ViX version 2.21.148.0 allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.
- CVE-2018-1437HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82018-03-14
IBM Notes 8.5 and 9.0 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by an error related to multiple untrusted search path. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to DLL hijacking to execute arbitrary co…
- CVE-2018-1435HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82018-03-14
IBM Notes 8.5 and 9.0 is vulnerable to a DLL hijacking attack. A remote attacker could trick a user to double click a malicious executable in an attacker-controlled directory, which could result in code execution. IBM X-Force ID: 139563.
- CVE-2018-7239HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82018-03-09
A DLL hijacking vulnerability exists in Schneider Electric's SoMove Software and associated DTM software components in all versions prior to 2.6.2 which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.
- CVE-2018-0544HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82018-03-09
Untrusted search path vulnerability in WinShot 1.53a and earlier (Installer) allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.
- CVE-2018-0543HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82018-03-09
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Jtrim 1.53c and earlier (Installer) allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.
- CVE-2018-7484HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82018-02-26
An issue was discovered in PureVPN through 5.19.4.0 on Windows. The client installation grants the Everyone group Full Control permission to the installation directory. In addition, the PureVPNService.exe service, which runs under NT Autho…
- CVE-2018-0516HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82018-02-16
Untrusted search path vulnerability in FLET'S v4 / v6 address selection tool allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.
- CVE-2018-0515HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82018-02-16
Untrusted search path vulnerability in "FLET'S Azukeru Backup Tool" version 1.5.2.6 and earlier allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.
- CVE-2017-1711HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82018-02-13
IBM iNotes 8.5 and 9.0 SUService can be misguided into running malicious code from a DLL masquerading as a windows DLL in the temp directory. IBM X-Force ID: 134532.
- CVE-2018-0517HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82018-02-08
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Anshin net security for Windows Version 16.0.1.44 and earlier allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.
- CVE-2018-6461HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82018-02-05
March Hare WINCVS before 2.8.01 build 6610, and CVS Suite before 2009R2 build 6610, contains an Insecure Library Loading vulnerability in the wincvs2.exe or wincvs.exe file, which may allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse…
- CVE-2018-6318HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82018-02-02
In Sophos Tester Tool 3.2.0.7 Beta, the driver loads (in the context of the application used to test an exploit or ransomware) the DLL using a payload that runs from NTDLL.DLL (so, it's run in userland), but the driver doesn't perform any …
- CVE-2018-6475HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82018-01-31
In SUPERAntiSpyware Professional Trial 6.0.1254, SUPERAntiSpyware.exe allows DLL hijacking, leading to Escalation of Privileges.
- CVE-2018-0507HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82018-01-26
Untrusted search path vulnerability in FLET'S VIRUS CLEAR Easy Setup & Application Tool ver.11 and earlier versions, FLET'S VIRUS CLEAR v6 Easy Setup & Application Tool ver.11 and earlier versions allow an attacker to gain privileges via a…
- CVE-2017-7327HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82018-01-19
Yandex Browser installer for Desktop before 17.4.1 has a DLL Hijacking Vulnerability because an untrusted search path is used for dnsapi.dll, winmm.dll, ntmarta.dll, cryptbase.dll or profapi.dll.
- CVE-2017-5696HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82018-01-18
Untrusted search path in Intel Graphics Driver 15.40.x.x, 15.45.x.x, and 21.20.x.x allows unprivileged user to elevate privileges via local access.
- CVE-2017-15913HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82018-01-08
The Installer in Whale allows DLL hijacking.
- CVE-2017-17010HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82017-12-27
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Content Manager Assistant for PlayStation version 3.55.7671.0901 and earlier allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.
- CVE-2017-10909HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82017-12-22
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Music Center for PC version 1.0.01 and earlier allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.
- CVE-2017-17809HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82017-12-20
In Golden Frog VyprVPN before 2.15.0.5828 for macOS, the vyprvpnservice launch daemon has an unprotected XPC service that allows attackers to update the underlying OpenVPN configuration and the arguments passed to the OpenVPN binary when e…
- CVE-2017-16997HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82017-12-18
elf/dl-load.c in the GNU C Library (aka glibc or libc6) 2.19 through 2.26 mishandles RPATH and RUNPATH containing $ORIGIN for a privileged (setuid or AT_SECURE) program, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse librar…
- CVE-2017-11397HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82017-12-16
A service DLL preloading vulnerability in Trend Micro Encryption for Email versions 5.6 and below could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable system.
- CVE-2017-16690HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82017-12-12
A malicious DLL preload attack possible on NwSapSetup and Installation self-extracting program for SAP Plant Connectivity 2.3 and 15.0. It is possible that SAPSetup / NwSapSetup.exe loads system DLLs like DWMAPI.dll (located in your Syswow…
- CVE-2014-8358HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82017-12-11
Huawei EC156, EC176, and EC177 USB Modem products with software before UTPS-V200R003B015D02SP07C1014 (23.015.02.07.1014) and before V200R003B015D02SP08C1014 (23.015.02.08.1014) use a weak ACL for the "Mobile Partner" directory, which allow…
- CVE-2017-13070HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82017-12-11
A DLL Hijacking vulnerability in QNAP Qsync for Windows (exe) version 4.2.2.0724 and earlier could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on Windows machines.
- CVE-2017-10893HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82017-12-08
Untrusted search path vulnerability in The Public Certification Service for Individuals "The JPKI user's software" Ver3.1 and earlier allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.
- CVE-2017-17069HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82017-12-06
ActiveSetupN.exe in Amazon Audible for Windows before November 2017 allows attackers to execute arbitrary DLL code if ActiveSetupN.exe is launched from a directory where an attacker has already created a Trojan horse dwmapi.dll file.
- CVE-2017-10892HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82017-12-01
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Music Center for PC version 1.0.00 allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.
- CVE-2017-10891HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82017-12-01
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Media Go version 3.2.0.191 and earlier allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.
- CVE-2017-8137HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82017-11-22
HedEx Earlier than V200R006C00 versions has a dynamic link library (DLL) hijacking vulnerability due to calling the DDL file by accessing a relative path. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to tamper with the DLL file, leading to…
- CVE-2017-4939HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82017-11-17
VMware Workstation (12.x before 12.5.8) installer contains a DLL hijacking issue that exists due to some DLL files loaded by the application improperly. This issue may allow an attacker to load a DLL file of the attacker's choosing that co…
- CVE-2017-10887HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82017-11-17
Untrusted search path vulnerability in BOOK WALKER for Windows Ver.1.2.9 and earlier allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.
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