Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-8395

First published: Thu Jan 15 2015(Updated: )

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Corel Painter 2015 allows local users to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse wacommt.dll file that is located in the same folder as the file being processed.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Corel Painter=2015

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-8395?

    CVE-2014-8395 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-8395?

    To mitigate CVE-2014-8395, avoid placing untrusted DLL files in the same directory as Corel Painter 2015.

  • What types of attacks can CVE-2014-8395 facilitate?

    CVE-2014-8395 can facilitate DLL hijacking attacks, allowing local users to execute arbitrary code.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2014-8395?

    Users of Corel Painter 2015 can be affected by CVE-2014-8395 if they unknowingly use trojanized DLL files.

  • When was CVE-2014-8395 reported?

    CVE-2014-8395 was reported in January 2015.

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