CVE-2020-8895: DLL Hijacking in Google Earth Pro Windows installer
First published: Tue Apr 21 2020(Updated: )
Untrusted Search Path vulnerability in the windows installer of Google Earth Pro versions prior to 7.3.3 allows an attacker to insert malicious local files to execute unauthenticated remote code on the targeted system.
Credit: cve-coordination@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google Earth | <7.3.3 |
Remedy
Recommended to update to Google Earth Pro 7.3.3 at your earliest convenience.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-8895?
The severity of CVE-2020-8895 is high with a severity value of 7.8.
What is CVE-2020-8895?
CVE-2020-8895 is an Untrusted Search Path vulnerability in the Windows installer of Google Earth Pro versions prior to 7.3.3.
How does CVE-2020-8895 exploit work?
The exploit allows an attacker to insert malicious local files to execute unauthenticated remote code on the targeted system.
Which versions of Google Earth Pro are affected by CVE-2020-8895?
Versions of Google Earth Pro prior to 7.3.3 are affected by CVE-2020-8895.
How can I fix CVE-2020-8895?
To fix CVE-2020-8895, update Google Earth Pro to version 7.3.3 or later.
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