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CVE-2011-5157

First published: Thu Sep 06 2012(Updated: )

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Attachmate Reflection before 14.1 SP1 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory, a related issue to CVE-2011-0107. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Attachmate Reflection=14.0
Attachmate Reflection=14.1-sp1
Attachmate Reflection for IBM=14.0
Attachmate Reflection for IBM=14.1-sp1
Attachmate Reflection For Regis Graphics Server=14.0
Attachmate Reflection For Regis Graphics Server=14.1-sp1
Attachmate Reflection For Unix And OpenVMS=14.0
Attachmate Reflection For Unix And OpenVMS=14.1-sp1
Attachmate Reflection X=14.0
Attachmate Reflection X=14.1-sp1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2011-5157?

    CVE-2011-5157 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to potential privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2011-5157?

    To fix CVE-2011-5157, update to Attachmate Reflection version 14.1 SP1 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2011-5157?

    CVE-2011-5157 affects local users of Attachmate Reflection versions prior to 14.1 SP1.

  • What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2011-5157?

    CVE-2011-5157 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory.

  • Is CVE-2011-5157 related to other vulnerabilities?

    Yes, CVE-2011-5157 is related to CVE-2011-0107, which addresses similar vulnerabilities.

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