Sowsoft Effective File Search 6.7 ztvunrar36.dll untrusted search path
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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Sowsoft Effective File Search 6.7. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function in the library ztvunrar36.dll. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a untrusted search path vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-426. 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:
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.
The weakness was presented 09/06/2012 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at secunia.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2011-5156 since 09/06/2012. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1574 according to MITRE ATT&CK.
There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.
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CPE 2.3
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Exploiting
Class: Untrusted search pathCWE: CWE-426
ATT&CK: T1574
Local: Yes
Remote: No
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Timeline
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Sources
Advisory: secunia.com⛔Status: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2011-5156 (🔍)
Secunia: 45153
Entry
Created: 03/23/2015 16:50Updated: 01/25/2018 12:09
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (46), 01/25/2018 12:09 (1)
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