CVE-2018-0692 Privilege escalation in Baidu Browser
Attackers can gain privileges and execute code via a Trojan horse DLL due to an untrusted search path in Baidu Browser.
- 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-2018-0692?
CVE-2018-0692 is a high-severity vulnerability in Baidu, Inc. Baidu Browser, published on 15 Nov 2018. 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 Baidu Browser Version 43.23.1000.500 and earlier allows an attacker to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.
Weakness: CWE-426
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-0692?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Baidu Spark Browser.
How do I fix CVE-2018-0692?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-0692 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2018-0692 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-0692 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Baidu, Inc. Baidu Browser
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5mx5-h92f-h5j7.