CVE-2011-5155

Name: CVE-2011-5155
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-09-06T10:41:58.33+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.69%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2011-5155 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.69%

47.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Helpandmanual	Help \& Manual	5.5.1

References

Timeline

Published: Sep 6, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-5155?

How severe is CVE-2011-5155?

Severity scoring for CVE-2011-5155 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-5155?

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Source: NVD / NIST