CVE-2014-8394 Path traversal in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code via DLL hijacking in Corel CAD 2014 by placing malicious files in the working directory.
- 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-2014-8394?
CVE-2014-8394 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Jan 2015. 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
Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in Corel CAD 2014 allow local users to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse (1) FxManagedCommands_3.08_9.tx or (2) TD_Mgd_3.08_9.dll file in the current working directory.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-8394?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Corel Corelcad.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8394?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-8394 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-2014-8394 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-8394 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m2v5-5h76-p8cv.