Untrusted Search Path Vulnerabilities in IBM Lotus Notes by IBM
CVE-2010-5251
Currently unrated
What is CVE-2010-5251?
IBM Lotus Notes 8.5 contains multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities that allow local users to execute malicious code. Attackers can exploit this issue by placing Trojan horse DLL files (such as nnoteswc.dll or nlsxbe.dll) in the working directory, which could lead to unexpected privilege escalation. This type of vulnerability underlines the importance of maintaining a secure working environment and ensuring that only trusted paths are utilized during the execution of applications.