CVE-2012-4880: Medium severity pdfforge pdf architect vulnerability

Published Sep 7, 2012
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Updated

Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in DVD Architect Pro 5.2 Build 133 and DVD Architect Studio 5.0 Build 156 allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse (1) encmp2v.200 or (2) CFHDDecoder.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .dar file. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Sony Dvd Architect Pro=5.2
Sony Dvd Architect Studio=5.0

Event History

Sep 7, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-4880?

CVE-2012-4880 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-4880?

To fix CVE-2012-4880, ensure that you update to the latest versions of DVD Architect Pro 5.2 and DVD Architect Studio 5.0 where this vulnerability is patched.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2012-4880?

CVE-2012-4880 affects users of Sony DVD Architect Pro 5.2 Build 133 and DVD Architect Studio 5.0 Build 156.

4

What causes CVE-2012-4880?

CVE-2012-4880 is caused by multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities that allow execution of malicious files in the working directory.

5

Can CVE-2012-4880 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2012-4880 requires local access to exploit, as the vulnerability relies on the execution of Trojan horse files within the current working directory.

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