Untrusted Search Path Vulnerability in Malwarebytes AdwCleaner
CVE-2020-11507

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Malwarebytes

Status
Adwcleaner
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 April 2020

What is CVE-2020-11507?

A security issue in Malwarebytes AdwCleaner version 8.0.3 allows attackers to exploit an Untrusted Search Path vulnerability. When a malicious DLL library is introduced, it can lead to arbitrary code execution with SYSTEM privileges, potentially compromising the integrity of the system.

References

https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/258140-release-adwc...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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