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HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2020-9418

An untrusted search path vulnerability in the installer of PDFescape Desktop version 4.0.22 and earlier allows an attacker to gain privileges and execute code via DLL hijacking.

Vulnerability Description

An untrusted search path vulnerability in the installer of PDFescape Desktop version 4.0.22 and earlier allows an attacker to gain privileges and execute code via DLL hijacking.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
RedsoftwarePdfescape<= 4.0.22
MicrosoftWindows-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-426

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-9418?

CVE-2020-9418 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). An untrusted search path vulnerability in the installer of PDFescape Desktop version 4.0.22 and earlier allows an attacker to gain privileges and execute code via DLL hijacking.

How severe is CVE-2020-9418?

CVE-2020-9418 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-2020-9418?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redsoftware Pdfescape, Microsoft Windows.