CVE-2011-5156 — MEDIUM (6.9)

Vulnerability Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Effective File Search 6.7 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse ztvunrar36.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .efs file. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

CVSS Score

6.9

MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Confidentiality

COMPLETE

Integrity

COMPLETE

Availability

COMPLETE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sowsoft	Effective File Search	6.7

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/45153Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/45153Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2011-5156?

CVE-2011-5156 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). Untrusted search path vulnerability in Effective File Search 6.7 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse ztvunrar36.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a dir...

How severe is CVE-2011-5156?

CVE-2011-5156 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2011-5156?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sowsoft Effective File Search.