MEDIUM
CVE-2014-8397
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: January 15, 2015· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
4.6
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Corel VideoStudio PRO X7 or FastFlick allows local users to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse u32ZLib.dll file that is located in the same folder as the file being processed.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2014-8397 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
corel2 product(s)
fastflickvideostudio pro
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2014-8397
CVSS Score4.6 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 15, 2015
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2014-8397 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.