CVE-2016-4560
7.8CVSSHIGH
Description
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Flexera InstallAnywhere allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory of a setup-launcher executable file.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:LAttack VectorLocal
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:LPrivileges RequiredLow
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentialityHigh
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:HAvailabilityHigh
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Exploitability
1 exploit source identified
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View exploit detailsReferences
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90979
securityfocus.com
https://flexeracommunity.force.com/customer/articles/INFO/Best-Practices-to-Avoid-Windows-Setup-Launcher-Executable-Issues
flexeracommunity.force.com
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21985483
www-01.ibm.com
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Timeline
Published
Jul 2, 2016
Last Updated
May 6, 2026
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