CVE-2016-4831
First published: Tue Jul 12 2016(Updated: )
Untrusted search path vulnerability in LINE and LINE Installer 4.7.0 and earlier on Windows allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.
Credit: vultures@jpcert.or.jp
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| LINE | <=4.7.0 | |
| LINE | <=4.7.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-4831?
CVE-2016-4831 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4831?
To fix CVE-2016-4831, update LINE and LINE Installer to versions later than 4.7.0.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-4831?
CVE-2016-4831 affects users of LINE and LINE Installer versions 4.7.0 and earlier on Windows.
What kind of attack can CVE-2016-4831 enable?
CVE-2016-4831 could allow local users to gain elevated privileges by exploiting a Trojan horse DLL.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-4831?
A recommended workaround for CVE-2016-4831 is to limit user access to untrusted directories.
- agent/type
- agent/references
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/author
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/severity
- agent/description
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/linecorp
- canonical/line
- version/line/4.7.0