CVE-2018-20211
First published: Wed Jan 02 2019(Updated: )
ExifTool 8.32 allows local users to gain privileges by creating a %TEMP%\par-%username%\cache-exiftool-8.32 folder with a victim's username, and then copying a Trojan horse ws32_32.dll file into this new folder, aka DLL Hijacking. NOTE: 8.32 is an obsolete version from 2010 (9.x was released starting in 2012, and 10.x was released starting in 2015).
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Exiftool Project Exiftool | =8.32 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-20211?
CVE-2018-20211 is a vulnerability in ExifTool 8.32 that allows local users to gain privileges.
How can local users exploit CVE-2018-20211?
Local users can exploit CVE-2018-20211 by creating a specific folder and copying a Trojan horse file into it.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-20211?
CVE-2018-20211 has a severity rating of high with a score of 7.8.
How can I fix CVE-2018-20211?
To fix CVE-2018-20211, update to a version of ExifTool that is not affected by the vulnerability.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-20211?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-20211 on the following websites: [Link 1](http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/150892/Exiftool-8.3.2.0-DLL-Hijacking.html), [Link 2](http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Dec/44).
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