Sohu Video Player 7.0.15.0 version.dll untrusted search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Sohu Video Player 7.0.15.0. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown function in the library version.dll. Performing a manipulation results in untrusted search path. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-47453. The attack needs to be approached locally. In addition, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Sohu Video Player 7.0.15.0 (Multimedia Player Software). This affects an unknown code block in the library version.dll. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a untrusted search path vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

An Untrusted search path vulnerability in Sohu Video Player 7.0.15.0 allows local users to gain escalated privileges through the version.dll file in the current working directory.

The weakness was presented 12/01/2023. The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-47453 since 11/06/2023. Technical details and a public exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1574 for this issue.

The exploit is shared for download at github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-51565). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Untrusted search path
CWE: CWE-426
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Timelineinfo

11/06/2023 🔍
12/01/2023 +25 days 🔍
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02/23/2026 +815 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2023-47453 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-47453
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-246573
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 12/01/2023 07:10
Updated: 02/23/2026 14:44
Changes: 12/01/2023 07:10 (41), 12/21/2023 15:01 (11), 02/23/2026 14:44 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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