CVE-2011-3503 Path traversal in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code via DLL hijacking when a user opens a malicious .quo file in eSignal.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2011-3503?
CVE-2011-3503 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Sep 2011. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Untrusted search path vulnerability in eSignal 10.6.2425.1208, and possibly other versions, allows local users, and possibly remote attackers, to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse JRS_UT.dll that is located in the same folder as a .quo (QUOTE) file. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-3503?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Interactivedata Esignal.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3503?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-3503 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2011-3503 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-3503 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2rh5-72v2-vp74.