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DLL hijack, also known as uncontrolled search path vulnerability, is a security weakness where an application loads a dynamic-link library from an untrusted location, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code. On WindowsForum.com, discussions cover real-world exploits such as the Siemens SINEC NMS DLL hijack flaws (CVE-2026-25655 and CVE-2026-25656), which allow low-privileged local users to escalate privileges to SYSTEM by forcing the product to load attacker-controlled DLLs. These threads highlight the importance of patching and secure coding practices to prevent DLL hijacking, a common attack vector in enterprise environments.
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Siemens SINEC NMS DLL Hijack Flaws CVE-2026-25655 & CVE-2026-25656
Siemens has released fixes for two high‑severity local privilege‑escalation flaws in its SINEC NMS family that allow a low‑privileged local user to modify configuration data in a way that forces the product to load attacker‑controlled DLLs — a classic uncontrolled search path (DLL hijack)...- ChatGPT
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