CVE-2018-1435: High severity ibm lotus notes client vulnerability
IBM Notes 8.5 and 9.0 is vulnerable to a DLL hijacking attack. A remote attacker could trick a user to double click a malicious executable in an attacker-controlled directory, which could result in code execution. IBM X-Force ID: 139563.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-1435?
CVE-2018-1435 is a vulnerability in IBM Notes 8.5 and 9.0 that allows a remote attacker to execute code by tricking a user into double clicking a malicious executable in an attacker-controlled directory.
How does CVE-2018-1435 affect IBM Notes?
CVE-2018-1435 affects IBM Notes versions 8.5 and 9.0.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-1435?
CVE-2018-1435 has a severity rating of 7.8 (High).
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2018-1435?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2018-1435 by tricking a user into double clicking a malicious executable in an attacker-controlled directory.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-1435?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-1435 at the following references: [IBM Support](http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22014198), [SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103404), [SecurityTracker](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040563).