CVE-2011-5153: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2011-5153: Untrusted search path vulnerability in FotoSlate 4.0 Build 146 allows local users to gain privileges via a...

Untrusted search path vulnerability in FotoSlate 4.0 Build 146 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse dwmapi.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .plp file. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 17, 2024, 02:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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FotoSlate 4.0 Build 146 is reported to load a DLL from an unsafe location. A local user could abuse that behavior to gain higher privileges. The report is old and explicitly says the provenance is unknown, so treat it as a targeted legacy-software risk rather than a broad emergency. Exposure is likely limited to systems that still have FotoSlate 4.0 Build 146 installed and process project files from user-writable or untrusted directories. Prioritize as a legacy endpoint hygiene issue. It is not known to be actively exploited, but any confirmed installations should be removed, updated, or restricted because the reported outcome is privilege gain. Mitigation focus: Inventory endpoints for FotoSlate 4.0 Build 146 installations.; Check vendor or trusted archival guidance for updates or removal recommendations.; Remove FotoSlate where it is no longer business-required..

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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