CVE-2016-4118: High severity microsoft windows operating system vulnerability
Published May 30, 2016
·Updated
Untrusted search path vulnerability in the installer in Adobe Connect Add-In before 11.9.976.291 on Windows allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Microsoft Windows
Adobe Connect<=9.5.2
Event History
May 30, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-4118?
CVE-2016-4118 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-4118?
To fix CVE-2016-4118, update Adobe Connect Add-In to version 11.9.976.291 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2016-4118?
CVE-2016-4118 affects users of Adobe Connect Add-In versions up to 9.5.2 on Windows operating systems.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-4118?
CVE-2016-4118 is an untrusted search path vulnerability specifically in the installer of the Adobe Connect Add-In.
5
Can CVE-2016-4118 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2016-4118 can only be exploited locally by users on the affected system.