7.8
CWE
426
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-11507

First published: Mon Apr 06 2020(Updated: )

An Untrusted Search Path vulnerability in Malwarebytes AdwCleaner 8.0.3 could cause arbitrary code execution with SYSTEM privileges when a malicious DLL library is loaded.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Malwarebytes AdwCleaner=8.0.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-11507?

    CVE-2020-11507 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary code execution with SYSTEM privileges.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-11507?

    To fix CVE-2020-11507, update Malwarebytes AdwCleaner to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-11507?

    CVE-2020-11507 is an Untrusted Search Path vulnerability that can lead to the loading of a malicious DLL.

  • Which versions of Malwarebytes AdwCleaner are affected by CVE-2020-11507?

    CVE-2020-11507 specifically affects Malwarebytes AdwCleaner version 8.0.3.

  • What can an attacker achieve with CVE-2020-11507?

    An attacker can achieve arbitrary code execution with SYSTEM privileges by exploiting CVE-2020-11507.

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