CVE-2020-11507: High severity malwarebytes adwcleaner vulnerability
Published Apr 6, 2020
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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.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Malwarebytes AdwCleaner=8.0.3
Event History
Apr 6, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:37 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
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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.
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How do I fix CVE-2020-11507?
To fix CVE-2020-11507, update Malwarebytes AdwCleaner to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
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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.
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Which versions of Malwarebytes AdwCleaner are affected by CVE-2020-11507?
CVE-2020-11507 specifically affects Malwarebytes AdwCleaner version 8.0.3.
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What can an attacker achieve with CVE-2020-11507?
An attacker can achieve arbitrary code execution with SYSTEM privileges by exploiting CVE-2020-11507.