CVE-2022-26511 Other in WPS Presentation
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening malicious .pps files that load a malicious DLL from the current 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-2022-26511?
CVE-2022-26511 is a high-severity vulnerability in KINGSOFT JAPAN, INC. WPS Presentation, published on 17 Mar 2022. 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
WPS Presentation 11.8.0.5745 insecurely load d3dx9_41.dll when opening .pps files('current directory type' DLL loading).
Weakness: CWE-427
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-26511?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Kingsoft Wps Presentation.
How do I fix CVE-2022-26511?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-26511 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2022-26511 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-26511 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2gr8-5wgp-669h.