CVE-2012-1849 Path traversal in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges by placing a malicious DLL in the working directory when opening Lync meeting files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2012-1849?
CVE-2012-1849 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Jun 2012. 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 Microsoft Lync 2010, 2010 Attendee, and 2010 Attendant allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .ocsmeet file, aka "Lync Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability."
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-1849?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Lync.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1849?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-1849 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-2012-1849 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-1849 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4wgv-p49g-987m.