MEDIUM · 6.3

CVE-2011-5155

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Help & Manual 5.5.1 Build 1296 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse ijl15.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a dir...

Vulnerability Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Help & Manual 5.5.1 Build 1296 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse ijl15.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .hmxz, .hmxp, .hmskin, .hmx, .hm3, .hpj, .hlp, or .chm file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

CVSS Score

6.3

MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:N
Confidentiality
COMPLETE
Integrity
COMPLETE
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
HelpandmanualHelp \& Manual5.5.1

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2011-5155?

CVE-2011-5155 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.3 (MEDIUM). Untrusted search path vulnerability in Help & Manual 5.5.1 Build 1296 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse ijl15.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a dir...

How severe is CVE-2011-5155?

CVE-2011-5155 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2011-5155?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Helpandmanual Help \& Manual.