# CVE-2011-5155: Untrusted search path vulnerability in Help & Manual 5.5.1 Build 1296 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse ijl15.dll fil

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2012-09-06 · Updated: 2024-09-16

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## 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.

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## References

- http://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2011-5009.php
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44170
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/35614

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