CVE-2011-5155: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2011-5155: Untrusted search path vulnerability in Help & Manual 5.5.1 Build 1296 allows local users to gain privileges...

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Help & Manual 5.5.1 Build 1296 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse ijl15.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .hmxz, .hmxp, .hmskin, .hmx, .hm3, .hpj, .hlp, or .chm file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 16, 2024, 17:34 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2011-5155 is a local privilege risk in Help & Manual 5.5.1 Build 1296. If the application is launched from a directory containing attacker-controlled files, Windows may load a malicious DLL from that directory. This matters mainly on endpoints where users open project or help files from shared, downloaded, or untrusted locations. Exposure is likely limited to Windows endpoints with Help & Manual 5.5.1 Build 1296 installed and workflows that open listed project/help files from writable or untrusted directories. Treat this as a targeted endpoint hardening item, not an internet-exposed emergency. Prioritize if the software remains in use on shared workstations, build systems, or administrator-managed endpoints. Mitigation focus: Check vendor guidance for a fixed Help & Manual build or supported upgrade path.; Avoid opening Help & Manual files from downloads, shared folders, or untrusted directories.; Restrict write access to directories used for Help & Manual projects and help files..

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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