CVE-2013-3248
First published: Thu Oct 03 2013(Updated: )
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Corel PDF Fusion 1.11 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse wintab32.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .pdf or .xps file.
Credit: PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Corel PDF Fusion | =1.11 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-3248?
CVE-2013-3248 is classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3248?
To fix CVE-2013-3248, ensure that the wintab32.dll file is not placed in the current working directory and update to a secure version of Corel PDF Fusion.
Who is affected by CVE-2013-3248?
Local users on systems running Corel PDF Fusion version 1.11 are affected by CVE-2013-3248.
What causes CVE-2013-3248 vulnerability?
CVE-2013-3248 is caused by an untrusted search path that allows execution of a malicious wintab32.dll file.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-3248?
As a workaround for CVE-2013-3248, avoid placing untrusted files in the same directory as Corel PDF Fusion executables.
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/references
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/severity
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/author
- agent/tags
- agent/description
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/source
- vendor/corel
- canonical/corel pdf fusion
- version/corel pdf fusion/1.11