CVE-2016-7838

High

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in WinSparkle versions prior to 0.5.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a specially crafted executable file in an unspecified directory.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
ProductWinsparkle
PublishedJun 9, 2017
First seenJun 9, 2017

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
winsparkle winsparklev ≤ 0.5.2—

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CVE-2016-7838 · Winsparkle · Dark Radar