CVE-2013-0733 Path traversal in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code via DLL hijacking when users open malicious image files in Corel PaintShop Pro.
- 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-2013-0733?
CVE-2013-0733 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Jun 2014. 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 Corel PaintShop Pro X5 and X6 16.0.0.113, 15.2.0.2, and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse dwmapi.dll that is located in the same folder as a .jpg file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-0733?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Corel Paintshop Pro X5, Corel Paintshop Pro X6.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0733?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-0733 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-2013-0733 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-0733 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g82c-rg99-rcwx.