CVE-2011-1338

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in XnView before 1.98.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse .exe file in a folder selected by the "Open containing folder" menu item.

6.9

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.05%

Vendor Advisory secunia.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://jvndb.jvn.jp/jvndb/JVNDB-2011-000050	third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48562	vdb entry
http://www.osvdb.org/73619	vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/68369	vdb entry
http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN17844633/index.html	third party advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/45127	third party advisory vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-1338?: CVE-2011-1338 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2011-1338?: To fix CVE-2011-1338, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2011-1338 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2011-1338 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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