Vulnerability Description
Untrusted search path vulnerability in WinSparkle versions prior to 0.5.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a specially crafted executable file in an unspecified directory.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Winsparkle | Winsparkle | <= 0.5.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95099Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/vslavik/winsparkle/commit/bb454857348245a7397f9e4fbb3a902f4acPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN90813656/index.htmlThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN96681653/index.htmlThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.wireshark.org/news/20161214.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95099Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/vslavik/winsparkle/commit/bb454857348245a7397f9e4fbb3a902f4acPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN90813656/index.htmlThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN96681653/index.htmlThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.wireshark.org/news/20161214.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-7838?
CVE-2016-7838 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Untrusted search path vulnerability in WinSparkle versions prior to 0.5.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a specially crafted executable file in an unspecified directory.
How severe is CVE-2016-7838?
CVE-2016-7838 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-7838?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Winsparkle Winsparkle.