CVE-2011-5156

Name: CVE-2011-5156
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-09-06T10:41:58.377+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.36%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2011-5156 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Untrusted search path vulnerability in Effective File Search 6.7 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse ztvunrar36.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .efs file. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Effective File Search 6.7 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse ztvunrar36.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .efs file. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.36%

27.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sowsoft	Effective File Search	6.7

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/45153Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/45153Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-5156?

How severe is CVE-2011-5156?

Severity scoring for CVE-2011-5156 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-5156?

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Source: NVD / NIST