CVE-2011-5152: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2011-5152: Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in ACDSee Photo Editor 2008 5.x build 291 allow local users...

Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in ACDSee Photo Editor 2008 5.x build 291 allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse (1) Wintab32.dll or (2) CV11-DialogEditor.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .apd file. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 16, 2024, 18:14 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2011-5152 concerns legacy ACDSee Photo Editor 2008 5.x build 291. If the application loads specific DLL files from an unsafe working directory, a local attacker could place malicious DLLs there and potentially gain higher privileges. The CVE record warns that the details come only from third-party information, so evidence is limited. Exposure is likely limited to endpoints that still have ACDSee Photo Editor 2008 5.x build 291 installed and open .apd files from user-controlled or shared directories. Internet-facing systems are not indicated by the sources. Treat this as a targeted legacy endpoint risk, not an enterprise-wide emergency. Prioritize removal or replacement if the software remains installed on privileged-user workstations or shared-file workflows. Mitigation focus: Inventory endpoints for ACDSee Photo Editor 2008 5.x build 291.; Remove the legacy application where it is not business-required.; Check vendor or archival guidance for any fixed replacement version..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 00:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Sep 6, 2012, 10:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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