CVE-2020-11507 Other in n/a

High 7.8 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges via a malicious DLL due to an untrusted search path in AdwCleaner.

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-2020-11507?

CVE-2020-11507 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Apr 2020. 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

An Untrusted Search Path vulnerability in Malwarebytes AdwCleaner 8.0.3 could cause arbitrary code execution with SYSTEM privileges when a malicious DLL library is loaded.

Weakness: CWE-426

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-11507?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Malwarebytes Adwcleaner.

How do I fix CVE-2020-11507?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-11507 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-11507 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-11507 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-95gw-jh6x-wvch.

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